Description
Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque recipe: Discover a delicious way to enjoy these seafood favorites in a creamy, flavorful soup. Try it today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 pound cooked shrimp (peeled, deveined, and chopped)
- 1/2 pound cooked crab meat (shells removed)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup celery (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup carrot (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for a spicy kick)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 cups seafood or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp sherry (optional)
- salt (to taste)
- black pepper (to taste)
- Fresh herbs (parsley, chives, or dill for garnish)
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the chopped celery, carrot, and onion for about 5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Step 2: Stir in tomato paste, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes to caramelize the tomato paste and bloom the spices.
- Step 3: Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir for 2 minutes to create a roux. Slowly pour in the seafood or chicken broth, whisking to avoid lumps. Bring to a simmer.
- Step 4: Simmer the bisque for 10-12 minutes until it thickens. Stir in sherry (if using) for extra flavor.
- Step 5: Lower the heat to medium-low and add the heavy cream. Stir in the chopped shrimp and crab meat, cooking for 5 more minutes until heated through.
- Step 6: Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs like parsley, chives, or dill.
Notes
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg