Description
A creamy and comforting seafood bisque featuring shrimp and crab, perfect for a cozy dinner or elegant occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 pound cooked shrimp (peeled, deveined, and chopped)
- 1/2 pound cooked crab meat (shells removed)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup celery (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup carrot (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 cups seafood or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp sherry (optional)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Fresh herbs (parsley, chives, or dill for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the chopped celery, carrot, and onion for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in tomato paste, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes to caramelize the tomato paste and bloom the spices.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir for 2 minutes to create a roux. Slowly pour in the seafood or chicken broth, whisking to avoid lumps. Bring to a simmer.
- Simmer the bisque for 10-12 minutes until it thickens. Stir in sherry (if using) for extra flavor.
- Lower the heat to medium-low and add the heavy cream. Stir in the chopped shrimp and crab meat, cooking for 5 more minutes until heated through.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
For a brighter flavor, add a splash of lemon juice just before serving. Customize by adding other seafood or vegetables for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg