Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of seafood bisque, a rich and creamy soup that elevates your dining experience. This delightful dish combines the freshest seafood, aromatic vegetables, and a velvety broth to create a comforting meal that rivals any fine restaurant. Perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions, this bisque can be ready in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for those busy weeknights when you crave something extraordinary. Garnished with fresh herbs and a dollop of crème fraîche, this seafood bisque is as visually appealing as it is delicious. Customize it with your favorite seafood or seasonal vegetables to make it truly your own!
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 Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced celery; sauté until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and cook for 2 minutes while stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in warmed milk and seafood stock to avoid lumps.
- Add tomato paste, bay leaves, and Old Bay seasoning; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Incorporate heavy cream and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Cook shrimp for 3-4 minutes until pink; gently fold in crab meat and sherry.
- Adjust seasonings and serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 150mg