Creamy Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque
This luxurious Creamy Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque is a perfect comfort dish for seafood lovers, combining sweet crab meat and tender shrimp in a flavorful, creamy broth.
Equipment
- 1 Large pot
- 1 Ladle
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Cooking spoon
- 1 Measuring cups and spoons
- 1 Blender optional for smoother texture
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 4 cups seafood stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 pound crab meat, picked over for shells Can replace with lobster or any preferred seafood.
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 1 juice of lemon
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
- Stir in the dried thyme and smoked paprika, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the seafood stock and bring to a simmer. Allow it to simmer for about 15 minutes.
- If you desire a smoother bisque, use a blender to puree the soup until smooth. Return the mixture to the pot.
- Stir in the heavy cream and let it heat through for about 5 minutes. Do not let it boil.
- Add the crab meat and shrimp. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the shrimp is opaque and cooked through.
- Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
You can replace crab meat with lobster or any preferred seafood.
If you want a spicier kick, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper.
This bisque pairs beautifully with crusty bread for dipping.