Description
Indulge in a luxurious Seafood Bisque that brings the essence of fine dining right to your kitchen. This creamy, velvety soup is a delightful blend of shrimp and crab, simmered to perfection with aromatic spices and fresh herbs. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a comforting meal at home. The rich seafood stock combined with the silkiness of cream creates an unforgettable flavor experience that warms the soul. Whether served as an appetizer or main course, this bisque will elevate any occasion.
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 bay leaves
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 12 ounces lump crab meat (checked for shells)
- Old Bay seasoning
- white pepper
- salt
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and celery; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add flour; cook while stirring for 2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in warmed milk and seafood stock, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
- Mix in tomato paste, bay leaves, and Old Bay seasoning; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream; simmer for another 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add shrimp; cook for 3-4 minutes until just pink.
- Fold in crab meat and sherry; heat through for 2 minutes.
- Remove bay leaves and season with salt and white pepper as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 110mg