Description
Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque is a luxurious, creamy soup that encapsulates the flavors of the ocean. Featuring tender crab meat and succulent shrimp in a velvety cream base, this bisque is perfect for special occasions or a cozy night at home. With aromatic herbs and a hint of tomato, each spoonful transports you to a seaside café. Easy to prepare yet impressive, it’s sure to delight seafood lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 1 cup large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 cups fish stock or seafood broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add onions and garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Stir in tomato paste and thyme; cook for another minute.
- Pour in fish stock; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add shrimp and crab; simmer until shrimp are pink (approximately 5 minutes).
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream; season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For deeper flavor, use homemade seafood stock. You can elevate the dish by adding lobster or scallops, or incorporate Old Bay seasoning or a splash of hot sauce for an extra kick.