Description
Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque is a comforting and luxurious dish that captures the essence of the sea with its rich, creamy base and succulent seafood. This bisque combines fresh crab meat and shrimp with aromatic vegetables, creating a delightful flavor experience that’s perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions. Easy to prepare yet impressive enough to serve guests, this recipe will transport your taste buds to culinary bliss.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 1 cup raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium celery stalk (diced)
- 1 medium carrot (diced)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 cups seafood stock (low-sodium)
- ½ cup dry white wine (Sauvignon Blanc)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Juice of half a lemon
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, celery, and carrots; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and tomato paste; cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Deglaze the pot with white wine, scraping up any bits from the bottom, and let simmer until reduced by half.
- Pour in seafood stock, add bay leaves and thyme, then bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Gently fold in crab meat and shrimp; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and lemon juice just before serving. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 110mg