Description
Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque is a luscious, creamy delight that brings the ocean’s bounty right to your dining table. This comforting soup features tender lump crab meat and succulent shrimp, simmered in a rich broth infused with aromatic vegetables and savory herbs. Perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also promises gourmet results that will impress family and friends alike. Each spoonful offers a delightful blend of flavors that warms the heart and soul, making it an instant favorite among seafood lovers. Dive into this culinary experience, where elegance meets simplicity in every bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lump crab meat
- 1 cup medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 celery stalks (chopped)
- 2 carrots (diced)
- 4 cups fish stock or broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion, garlic, celery, and carrots.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the onion, celery, carrots, and garlic until softened (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add fish stock to the pot and bring to a gentle boil; reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Fold in the crab meat and shrimp; cook until shrimp turns pink (about 5-6 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream, season with salt and pepper, then simmer on low for another 5 minutes.
- Serve warm with optional garnishes like fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg