Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this scrumptious Creamy Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque. A luxurious blend of lump crab meat, succulent shrimp, and savory seasonings, this bisque is a seafood lover’s dream come true.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
Roux and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Liquid and Dairy:
- 2 cups seafood or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Seafood and Garnish:
- 1/2 pound cooked lump crab meat
- 1/2 pound cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat butter and olive oil. Sauté onion, garlic, and celery until soft.
- Create Roux: Stir in flour to form a roux. Whisk in wine, broth, cream, and milk until smooth.
- Simmer and Season: Bring to a simmer, add Old Bay, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until slightly thickened.
- Add Seafood: Stir in crab meat and shrimp, cook until heated through.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in lemon juice, adjust seasoning, and garnish with parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, blend the soup (without seafood) before adding crab and shrimp.
- This bisque can be made a day ahead and reheated gently.
- Serve with crusty bread or oyster crackers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
