Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque, a creamy and satisfying soup perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Base:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Broth and Seasonings:
- 3 cups seafood stock or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Seafood and Garnish:
- 8 ounces lump crab meat
- 8 ounces medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Saute Aromatics: In a large pot, melt butter with olive oil. Add onion and cook until softened. Stir in garlic.
- Add Flour: Whisk in flour and cook briefly.
- Make Base: Gradually add stock, cream, and wine. Season with Old Bay, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Simmer.
- Add Seafood: Stir in crab, shrimp, and tomato paste. Simmer until seafood is cooked.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in parsley, adjust seasoning, and serve hot with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For a smoother bisque, blend the base before adding seafood.
- You can substitute lobster or scallops for part of the shrimp.
- Serve with crusty bread for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 880 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg
