Description
Indulge in a restaurant-quality seafood bisque that delivers a silky smooth texture and rich flavors straight from your kitchen. This creamy soup, brimming with shrimp and crab, is perfect for any occasion—whether you’re enjoying a cozy family dinner or hosting an elegant gathering. Ready in just 30 minutes, this delightful dish will impress your guests and warm your soul. Its simple ingredients make it accessible, while its luxurious taste ensures it’s anything but ordinary. Experience the ultimate comfort food with this easy yet sophisticated recipe.
Ingredients
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- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium sweet onion, finely diced
- 3 celery stalks, minced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups seafood stock
- 2 cups whole milk, warmed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 12 ounces lump crab meat
- 1/4 cup quality dry sherry
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- Salt to taste
- Fresh chives, minced
- Fresh tarragon, chopped
- Crème fraîche (optional)
- Extra shrimp for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and celery; cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Sprinkle flour over vegetables; cook while stirring constantly for about 2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in warmed milk and seafood stock until smooth.
- Add tomato paste, bay leaves, and Old Bay seasoning; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and let simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Add shrimp to the pot; cook until pink (3–4 minutes).
- Fold in crab meat and dry sherry; heat through for an additional 2 minutes.
- Remove bay leaves and adjust seasonings before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 160mg