Description
This rich and creamy crab and shrimp seafood bisque is packed with tender seafood, aromatic spices, and a velvety smooth broth. Perfect for cozy nights or elegant dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 cups seafood stock or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 pound lump crab meat, shells removed
- 1/4 cup dry sherry or white wine
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Set a large pot over medium heat and melt butter.
- Add chopped onion, celery, and garlic. Sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Add tomato paste, Old Bay, and paprika.
- Deglaze with sherry or wine, scraping the pot. Add stock and bring to a simmer.
- Simmer for 10 minutes, then blend until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Return soup to pot and stir in cream, shrimp, and crab.
- Simmer gently for 10 more minutes. Do not boil.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve warm with bread or crackers.
Notes
- Perfect for cozy nights or elegant dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Crab Shrimp Seafood Bisque