Creamy Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque
A rich and creamy seafood bisque packed with fresh crab and shrimp flavors, perfect for special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh crab meat, picked over for shells
- 1 cup shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 4 cups seafood stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to allow the alcohol to evaporate.
- Add the seafood stock, Old Bay seasoning, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring the bisque back to a low simmer.
- Add the crab meat and shrimp, cooking for an additional 5-7 minutes until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary, then remove from heat and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For a thicker bisque, simmer longer or use an immersion blender for a few seconds. Can be made a day in advance and reheated gently before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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