Description
Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque is a luxurious dish that combines fresh crab meat and succulent shrimp in a rich and creamy base. This comforting bisque is perfect for cozy evenings or special gatherings, inviting you to savor every delightful spoonful. Easy to prepare yet impressive enough to serve guests, this seafood bisque will quickly become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lump crab meat
- 1 cup large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 cups seafood broth or fish stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter until bubbly. Sauté onion until translucent, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato paste and Old Bay seasoning; cook for two minutes.
- Gradually add seafood broth while stirring. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
- Slowly stir in heavy cream and let simmer for five minutes.
- Add crab meat and shrimp; cook until shrimp turns pink (about three minutes).
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs or croutons.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg