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Best Crab and Shrimp Bisque for a Simple Gourmet Dinner

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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

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

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. Stir in flour to coat the vegetables, then whisk in the stock gradually to avoid lumps.
  3. Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender.
  4. Return to heat, add cream, and simmer gently. Fold in crab meat and shrimp, cooking until warmed through.
  5. 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.

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