Creamy Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:

For the bisque:

1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 lb crab meat
2 tbsp butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 celery stalks, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups seafood or chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup milk
1/4 cup seafood stock (as a substitute for white wine)
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 bay leaf
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions:

Sauté the Vegetables:

In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion, garlic, celery, and carrot. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
Thicken the Bisque:

Stir in the flour and cook for another 2 minutes, until the mixture is well combined and slightly golden.
Add Liquids and Seasonings:

Gradually whisk in the seafood or chicken broth, ensuring there are no lumps.
Add the heavy cream, milk, seafood stock (white wine substitute), tomato paste, bay leaf, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
Cook the Seafood:

Add the shrimp and crab meat to the pot.
Cook for another 5-7 minutes, until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
Blend the Bisque:

Remove the bay leaf and discard.
Using an immersion blender, blend the bisque until smooth and creamy.
If you prefer a chunkier texture, blend only a portion of the soup.
Final Adjustments & Serving:

Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve the bisque hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Additional Details:
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Kcal (Approximate per serving): 320 kcal
Servings: 6 servings