Description
Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque is a decadent and creamy soup that beautifully blends the sweet flavors of fresh crab meat and tender shrimp in a rich, velvety broth. This comforting dish is perfect for cozy nights in or elegant gatherings, inviting you to savor every spoonful as it warms your soul. With simple steps to prepare, you’ll impress your family and friends with this delightful seafood bisque that captures the essence of the ocean.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 1 cup large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 cups fish stock or seafood broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- Fresh parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add onion and garlic; sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Pour in fish stock while scraping the bottom of the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add shrimp first; simmer until pink (about 3 minutes), then fold in crab meat.
- Stir in heavy cream and cayenne pepper; heat gently without boiling.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 160mg