Description
Looking for a rich, comforting, and restaurant-quality dish? This Creamy Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque is a luxurious blend of tender seafood, aromatic vegetables, and a velvety broth. Perfect for special occasions or cozy dinners, this bisque delivers bold seafood flavors in every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Seafood Bisque:
- 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 pound crab meat, preferably lump
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, finely diced
- 2 stalks celery, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 3 cups seafood or fish broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
For Thickening:
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
1. Prepare the Seafood:
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque.
- Remove, let cool, and roughly chop. Set aside.
2. Sauté Vegetables:
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic.
- Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Build the Flavor:
- Stir in tomato paste, paprika, and dried thyme.
- Cook for 2 minutes to enhance the flavors.
4. Create the Bisque Base:
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir to create a roux.
- Slowly pour in seafood broth, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and let cook for 20 minutes to develop deep flavors.
5. Add the Seafood and Cream:
- Stir in the chopped shrimp and lump crab meat.
- Pour in heavy cream, mixing well for a smooth, creamy texture.
- Simmer for an additional 5 minutes until seafood is heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve and Enjoy:
- Ladle into warm bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
- Pair with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.