Description
Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque is a decadent and creamy soup that celebrates the rich flavors of fresh seafood. This luxurious bisque features tender crab meat and succulent shrimp, simmered with aromatic vegetables in a velvety broth enriched with spices and herbs. Ideal for chilly evenings or special gatherings, this dish is both comforting and impressive, making it perfect for family dinners or elegant affairs. With each spoonful, you’ll experience a delightful combination of flavors that will leave your guests raving about this gourmet delight.
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
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 1 cup medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- smoked paprika
- Old Bay seasoning
- cayenne pepper (optional)
- fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil. Sauté onion, garlic, celery, and carrot until softened.
- Stir in flour to create a roux; cook for about 2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in seafood stock and add heavy cream and wine; stir well.
- Bring to a gentle simmer for about 20 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Fold in crab meat and shrimp; season with spices.
- Simmer for an additional 5–10 minutes until the shrimp are cooked through.
- Serve hot in bowls garnished with parsley and paprika.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg