Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Creamy Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque. Discover a delicious recipe for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 pound crab meat, preferably lump
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, finely diced
- 2 stalks celery, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 3 cups seafood or fish broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1- Cook the shrimp in a pot of boiling water for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp, let them cool, then chop roughly. Set aside.
- Step 2– In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion, carrot, celery, and minced garlic. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Step 3- Stir in the tomato paste, paprika, and dried thyme. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Step 4– Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir to combine, creating a roux. Gradually add the seafood broth, stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat and let it simmer gently for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to develop.
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