Description
Indulge in the rich, ocean-inspired flavors of Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque, a luxurious yet easy-to-make dish that transforms your kitchen into a gourmet seafood haven. This creamy bisque features tender shrimp and succulent crab meat simmered in a velvety broth, enhanced by the aromatic notes of Old Bay seasoning. Perfect as a starter for elegant dinner parties or as a cozy meal on chilly evenings, this delightful soup is a true comfort food classic. With just 35 minutes to prepare, you can create a restaurant-quality dish right at home while customizing it to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp butter
- ⅓ C celery, chopped
- ⅓ C green onions, chopped
- 1 ½ C heavy whipping cream
- 2 C whole milk
- 3 Tbsp flour
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- 8 oz cooked shrimp, cut into pieces
- 8 oz crab meat
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat until foamy.
- Add celery and green onions; sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in flour and cook for an additional minute.
- Warm milk in the microwave; gradually whisk into the saucepan to avoid lumps.
- Mix in heavy cream, tomato paste, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper; ensure smooth consistency.
- Bring to a low simmer until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Add shrimp and crab meat; heat through for about 3-5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 85mg