Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of the sea with this exquisite Creamy Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque. This rich and velvety soup is a perfect blend of tender crab meat, succulent shrimp, and aromatic spices, creating a decadent dish that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
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For the Bisque:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 cups seafood stock or fish broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Seafood:
- 1/2 lb cooked lump crab meat, picked over for shells
- 1/2 lb small shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat butter and olive oil. Add onion, garlic, and celery, sauté until softened.
- Create Roux: Sprinkle in flour, stir to form a roux. Pour in white wine, then seafood stock.
- Add Creamy Base: Stir in heavy cream, milk, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Simmer.
- Incorporate Seafood: Add crab meat, shrimp; cook until shrimp are pink.
- Final Touches: Stir in lemon juice, adjust seasoning. Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
Notes
- For a smoother bisque, blend the soup before adding the seafood.
- You can substitute half-and-half for milk and cream if preferred.
- Serve with crusty bread or oyster crackers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg
