Tender shrimp, crab and baby clams simmer gently in a creamy broth, creating the ultimate seafood lover’s dream soup. This decadent yet surprisingly easy dish makes eight generous servings and is great for elegant dinner parties or casual weeknight meals.
If you’re a purist, you know that a true bisque is a seafood soup, though it is often used to describe any creamy soup. This delicious seafood bisque is made with crab and shrimp. It’s super easy to prepare and cook for a weeknight meal because it’s ready in just 15 minutes.
Creamy Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque 🦞😋
Indulge in this rich and decadent seafood bisque, perfect for special occasions or a luxurious meal. The combination of succulent crab and shrimp in a creamy base is simply irresistible.
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 pound lump crab meat
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup fish stock
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley or chives, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
Sauté Aromatics:
Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
Add chopped onion and minced garlic; cook until softened and fragrant.
Cook Shrimp:
Add the shrimp to the pot and cook until they turn pink.
Add Crab and Seasoning:
Stir in the crab meat, flour, and paprika; cook for about 1 minute.
Create the Bisque Base:
Gradually whisk in the heavy cream, white wine, and fish stock.
Continue whisking until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Simmer:
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook until thickened, stirring occasionally.
Season:
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Serve:
Ladle the bisque into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley or chives.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes:
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Tags:
#SeafoodBisque #CreamyDelight #CrabAndShrimp #LuxuriousTreat #IndulgentMeal #SpecialOccasion #FoodieFun #Yum #BisqueLove #SeafoodLover #DecadentDish #ComfortFood