Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque
A rich and creamy seafood bisque made with tender shrimp, crab meat, and a flavorful base of vegetables, broth, and cream. Perfect for a comforting appetizer or main dish.
Equipment
- large pot
Ingredients
- ½ pound cooked shrimp peeled, deveined, and chopped
- ½ pound cooked crab meat shells removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup celery finely chopped
- ¼ cup carrot finely chopped
- ½ cup onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for a spicy kick
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 4 cups seafood or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoon 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 like parsley, chives, or dill.
Notes
For a richer bisque, substitute half the broth with seafood stock.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 360kcal
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!