Description
Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque is the ultimate comfort dish, perfect for cozy nights and special occasions alike. This luxurious, creamy soup combines tender crab and succulent shrimp with aromatic vegetables, creating a delightful symphony of ocean flavors that will impress your guests while being easy enough for novice cooks to master. Serve it garnished with fresh parsley and paired with crusty bread for an elegant dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 1 small carrot, grated
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups seafood stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 1 cup medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter and olive oil. Sauté onion, garlic, celery, and carrot until softened (5–7 minutes).
- Stir in flour to create a roux, cooking for about 2 minutes.
- Gradually add seafood stock while stirring to prevent lumps. Mix in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add crab meat and shrimp; season with paprika and Old Bay seasoning (and cayenne if desired).
- Simmer for 15–20 minutes until shrimp are fully cooked. Serve hot with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 80mg