Description
Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque is a luxurious and creamy soup that captures the essence of the ocean in every spoonful. This delectable bisque combines tender lump crab meat and succulent shrimp, simmered with aromatic vegetables in a rich seafood broth. Perfect for cozy evenings, romantic dinners, or special occasions, this dish promises to impress your guests and leave them craving more.
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 more seafood stock)
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 1 cup medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Seasonings: smoked paprika, Old Bay seasoning, cayenne pepper (optional), fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, celery, and carrot; sauté for about 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Sprinkle in flour while stirring constantly; cook for another 2–3 minutes until golden to create the roux.
- Gradually whisk in seafood stock or fish broth followed by heavy cream and white wine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add crab meat and shrimp; season with smoked paprika and Old Bay seasoning. Simmer for about 10 minutes until shrimp are cooked through.
- Adjust seasoning if needed, garnish with fresh parsley before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 120mg