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Creamy Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque

Deliciously Creamy Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque

This Creamy Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque is rich and flavorful, perfect for impressing any dinner guest.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups seafood stock or fish broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup dry sherry or white wine
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
  • 1 cup lump crab meat
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or chives, chopped

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Blender

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and garlic. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Sprinkle in flour, stirring constantly to create a roux. Cook for 2-3 minutes until lightly golden.
  3. Gradually whisk in seafood stock. Stir in tomato paste, dry sherry, Old Bay, and cayenne pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Blend the mixture using an immersion blender or regular blender until smooth. Return to pot.
  5. Add heavy cream and half-and-half. Stir in shrimp and crab meat. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until seafood is heated.
  6. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley or chives. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 18gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13g

Notes

This bisque can be customized with your choice of seafood or spices to add a personal touch.

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