Description
Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque is a luxurious, creamy soup that captures the essence of coastal cuisine. This delightful dish combines tender crab meat and succulent shrimp with aromatic vegetables in a velvety broth seasoned to perfection. Ideal for chilly evenings or elegant dinner parties, this bisque promises to impress with its rich flavors and gourmet flair. Simple enough for home cooks yet sophisticated enough for special occasions, it’s a must-try recipe that will warm your heart and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
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- 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 extra seafood stock)
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 1 cup medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil. Add onion, garlic, celery, and carrot; sauté until softened (5-7 minutes).
- Sprinkle in flour while stirring continuously. Cook for about 2 minutes until lightly golden.
- Gradually whisk in seafood stock, then stir in heavy cream and cooking wine (or extra stock). Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add crab meat and shrimp; season with spices. Simmer for another 10-15 minutes until shrimp are cooked through.
- Serve hot garnished with fresh parsley and paprika.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Coastal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 100mg