Description
Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque is a luxurious, creamy soup that brings the sea’s rich flavors right to your table. This delightful dish combines tender shrimp and succulent crab meat, enveloped in a velvety broth infused with Old Bay seasoning and fresh vegetables. Perfect for special occasions or cozy evenings, this bisque will impress your guests and elevate any meal. With straightforward preparation in just about 35 minutes, you can enjoy fine dining at home without breaking the bank. Serve it with crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete experience that will become a staple in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
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- 4 Tbsp butter
- â…“ C chopped celery
- â…“ C chopped green onions
- 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 the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until foamy.
- Add chopped celery and green onions; sauté until soft (about 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in flour and cook for another minute.
- Warm the whole milk in the microwave; gradually whisk it into the saucepan to avoid lumps.
- Mix in heavy cream, tomato paste, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper; combine well.
- Simmer on low heat until thickened slightly, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in cooked shrimp and crab meat; heat through (about 3-4 minutes).
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg