Description
A rich and flavorful creamy bisque made with fresh crab and shrimp that’s perfect for any seafood lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 lb lump crab meat
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1 small carrot, finely diced or grated
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups seafood stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
- Crusty bread, for serving
Instructions
- In a large heavy-bottomed pot, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrot. Cook for 5–7 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- Add tomato paste, paprika, Old Bay, thyme, cayenne, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir to coat and toast for 1 minute.
- Pour in white wine to deglaze the pot. Simmer for 2–3 minutes. Add flour, stir continuously for 1–2 minutes to form a light roux.
- Gradually pour in seafood stock while whisking. Add bay leaf. Simmer for 10–12 minutes to thicken and blend flavors.
- (Optional) Remove bay leaf and blend mixture with immersion blender until smooth.
- Stir in heavy cream and milk. Reduce heat and simmer gently for 5 minutes. Do not boil.
- Add shrimp and crab. Simmer 4–5 minutes until shrimp are cooked and crab is warmed. Add lemon juice and adjust seasoning.
- Serve in bowls, garnish with parsley, and enjoy with crusty bread.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less cayenne pepper.
- For a thicker bisque, allow it to simmer longer to reduce further.
- Can be made ahead and reheated over low heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg