Description
This Creamy Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque is a luxurious blend of sweet crab meat and succulent shrimp, enveloped in a velvety, rich broth. The bisque is infused with aromatic herbs and spices, creating a comforting and indulgent experience that warms the soul with every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- Seafood:
- 1 cup fresh crab meat, picked over for shells
- 1 cup shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Base:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- Liquids:
- 4 cups seafood stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery, and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the alcohol to evaporate.
- Add the seafood stock, Old Bay seasoning, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring the bisque back to a low simmer.
- Add the crab meat and shrimp, cooking for an additional 5-7 minutes until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary, then remove from heat and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- This bisque can be made a day in advance; simply reheat gently before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: soup
- Method: simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 10 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams
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