Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque
This crab and shrimp seafood bisque is a rich and creamy soup that features fresh seafood and aromatic vegetables.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
For the Bisque
- 1 cup Crab meat Fresh lump crab meat is best.
- 1 cup Shrimp Peeled and deveined.
- 2 tablespoon Butter For sautéing.
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil For cooking aromatics.
- 1 medium Onion Chopped.
- 1 stalk Celery Chopped.
- 1 medium Carrot Chopped.
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
- 2 tablespoon Tomato paste Adds sweetness.
- 1 tablespoon Flour Used to thicken.
- 4 cups Seafood or chicken broth Provides liquid base.
- 1 cup Heavy cream For creamy texture.
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning Enhances flavors.
- 1 teaspoon Paprika Adds smokiness.
- 1 leaf Bay leaf Infuses aroma.
- to taste Salt Essential for seasoning.
- to taste Pepper Essential for seasoning.
For Garnish
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley or chives For garnish.
- 2 wedges Lemon Optional for serving.
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and carrot. Sauté until softened.
- Add the garlic and tomato paste. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Stir in the flour and cook for another minute.
- Add the broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes.
- Add the shrimp, crab meat, heavy cream, Old Bay seasoning, paprika, and bay leaf. Simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley or chives and lemon wedges, if desired.
Notes
You can use canned or imitation crab if fresh crab is not available.