Description
Creamy Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque is a rich and flavorful soup made with lump crab meat, succulent shrimp, vegetables, and a luxurious creamy base, perfect for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb fresh or canned lump crab meat
- 1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 1 large carrot, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup dry sherry
- 4 cups seafood stock or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, celery, and carrot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes to create a roux.
- Gradually add the dry sherry, stirring to deglaze the pot. Let it cook for another 2 minutes to allow the alcohol to evaporate.
- Add the seafood stock (or chicken broth) and bring the mixture to a simmer. Stir occasionally, letting the soup cook for about 10 minutes, or until it thickens slightly.
- Stir in the heavy cream, Old Bay seasoning, and bay leaf. Continue to simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Add the shrimp and crab meat to the bisque, cooking for 3-4 minutes or until the shrimp turns pink and opaque.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra richness, you can substitute part of the seafood stock with white wine.
- This bisque can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- To make it spicier, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a few dashes of hot sauce.
- For a thicker bisque, reduce the soup longer before adding the seafood.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 130mg