Description
Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque is a sumptuous, creamy delight that brings the ocean’s flavors right to your table. This indulgent soup combines fresh crab meat and succulent shrimp in a rich, velvety base, making it perfect for cozy dinners or special gatherings. With its luxurious texture and warm, inviting aroma, this bisque is not only satisfying but also impressively easy to prepare. Whether served as a starter or enjoyed as a main course with crusty bread, this seafood bisque will surely become a cherished favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 1 small carrot, grated
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups seafood stock or fish broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup dry white cooking wine (or seafood stock)
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 1 cup medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Spices: smoked paprika, Old Bay seasoning, cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter and olive oil. Add onion, garlic, celery, and carrot; sauté until soft (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in flour to create a roux; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until golden.
- Gradually pour in seafood stock while stirring continuously. Then add heavy cream and wine; mix well.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and fold in crab meat and shrimp. Season with spices.
- Simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot in bowls garnished with parsley and paprika.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 80mg