Description
Indulge in the rich and luxurious flavors of this Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque. This creamy bisque is a delightful blend of tender crab meat, succulent shrimp, and aromatic seasonings, perfect for a special occasion or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
For the Bisque:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 3 cups seafood or chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 ounces lump crab meat
- 6 ounces cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Saute Aromatics: In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and celery; cook until softened.
- Create Roux: Stir in flour and cook to form a roux. Add tomato paste, combine well.
- Deglaze: Pour in wine, let it simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add Stock: Gradually whisk in the stock, bring to a boil, then simmer.
- Season and Simmer: Stir in cream, Old Bay, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add crab and shrimp, simmer until heated through.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in lemon juice, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- Use imitation crab if real crab isn’t available.
- For a smoother bisque, blend the soup before adding the seafood.
- Add cayenne or hot sauce for extra heat.
