Description
Seafood Bisque is a luxurious, creamy soup that encapsulates the flavors of the ocean in every spoonful. This comforting dish combines tender shrimp and rich crab meat with a fragrant base of sautéed vegetables, creating a depth of flavor that rivals any fine dining experience. Perfect for cozy evenings or special gatherings, this bisque can be prepared in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights. Garnished with fresh herbs and an optional swirl of crème fraîche, this elegant seafood bisque is sure to impress your guests and elevate any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium sweet onion (finely diced)
- 3 celery stalks (minced)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups seafood stock
- 2 cups whole milk (warmed)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 12 ounces lump crab meat (checked for shells)
- 1/4 cup quality dry sherry
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- Salt to taste
- Fresh chives (minced)
- Fresh tarragon (chopped)
- Crème fraîche (optional)
- Extra shrimp for garnish
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced celery; cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture; cook while stirring for 2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in warmed milk and seafood stock until smooth.
- Add tomato paste, bay leaves, and Old Bay seasoning; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Incorporate heavy cream; simmer for another 5 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Add shrimp; cook until just pink (3–4 minutes).
- Fold in crab meat and sherry; heat through for 2 minutes.
- Remove bay leaves and season with salt and white pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 90mg