Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of this creamy Seafood Bisque, a dish that transports you straight to a fine dining experience. In just 30 minutes, you can create a rich and velvety soup featuring succulent shrimp and tender crab meat. Perfect for cozy dinners or elegant gatherings, this delightful bisque is sure to impress your guests and satisfy seafood lovers alike. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you’ll be savoring every spoonful in no time.
Ingredients
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- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium sweet onion (finely diced)
- 3 celery stalks (minced)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 3 cups seafood stock
- 2 cups whole milk (warmed)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 12 ounces lump crab meat
- Fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and celery; cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture, stirring constantly for about 2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in warmed milk and seafood stock, ensuring no lumps form.
- Mix in tomato paste, bay leaves, and Old Bay seasoning; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Add heavy cream and simmer until slightly thickened (another 5 minutes).
- Cook shrimp for about 3–4 minutes until pink, then gently fold in crab meat.
- Remove bay leaves, adjust seasonings with salt and white pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with fresh herb garnishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 135mg