Creamy Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque 🦀🦐
This rich and flavorful seafood bisque combines tender shrimp, sweet crab meat, and a velvety broth for the perfect comfort dish.
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)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups seafood or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic, celery, and carrot. Cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Make the Base
- Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes until lightly golden.
- Gradually whisk in broth, ensuring no lumps.
- Simmer the Bisque
- Add heavy cream, milk, white wine, tomato paste, bay leaf, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Cook the Seafood
- Add shrimp and crab meat. Cook for 5-7 minutes until shrimp turn pink.
- Add shrimp and crab meat. Cook for 5-7 minutes until shrimp turn pink.
- Blend & Finish
- Remove the bay leaf.
- Blend with an immersion blender until smooth or leave some chunks for texture.
- Adjust seasoning and serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
For a smooth and creamy bisque, I highly recommend using an immersion blender. It makes blending soups effortless and mess-free—this is my go-to model for the best results
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Nutrition & Serving Info
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Calories: 320 kcal per serving
- Servings: 6
This seafood bisque recipe is perfect for special occasions or cozy nights in. Try it today!
