Description
This rich and creamy Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque is the ultimate comfort food for seafood lovers. The combination of tender crab, succulent shrimp, and velvety broth creates a dish that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups seafood stock or chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 small carrot, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a pot and sauté onion, celery, and carrot until soft. Add garlic, tomato paste, paprika, and Old Bay seasoning, cooking until fragrant.
- Stir in flour to coat the vegetables, then whisk in the stock gradually to avoid lumps.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Return to heat, add cream, and simmer gently. Fold in crab meat and shrimp, cooking until warmed through.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh seafood for the best flavor.
- Garnish with parsley, a drizzle of cream, or a dash of cayenne for extra flair.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American