01/01/2025
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 dry white w**e
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:
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.
Stir in the flour and cook for another 2 minutes, until the mixture is well combined and slightly golden.
Gradually whisk in the seafood or chicken broth, ensuring there are no lumps. Add the heavy cream, milk, white w**e, 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.
Add the shrimp and crab meat to the pot. Cook for another 5-7 minutes, until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
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.
Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the bisque hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes
Kcal: 320 kcal per serving | Servings: 6 servings