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Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque

A rich and creamy seafood bisque made with tender shrimp, crab meat, and a flavorful base of vegetables, broth, and cream. Perfect for a comforting appetizer or main dish, garnished with fresh herbs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course, Seafood, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 360 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 pound cooked shrimp peeled, deveined, and chopped
  • 1/2 pound cooked crab meat shells removed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup celery finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup carrot finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional, for a spicy kick
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 4 cups seafood or chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp sherry optional
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • Fresh herbs parsley, chives, or dill for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the chopped celery, carrot, and onion for about 5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Stir in tomato paste, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes to caramelize the tomato paste and bloom the spices.
  • Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir for 2 minutes to create a roux. Slowly pour in the seafood or chicken broth, whisking to avoid lumps. Bring to a simmer.
  • Simmer the bisque for 10-12 minutes until it thickens. Stir in sherry (if using) for extra flavor.
  • Lower the heat to medium-low and add the heavy cream. Stir in the chopped shrimp and crab meat, cooking for 5 more minutes until heated through.
  • Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs like parsley, chives, or dill.

Notes

For a richer bisque, substitute half the broth with seafood stock.

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcal
Keyword crab bisque, creamy soup, seafood bisque, shrimp bisque
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