Description
Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque is a luxurious, creamy soup that beautifully captures the essence of coastal cuisine. This indulgent dish features tender shrimp and sweet lump crab meat, simmered in a rich seafood stock infused with aromatic garlic and tomato paste. Each spoonful envelops your senses in warmth and comfort, making it perfect for special occasions or cozy dinners at home. With straightforward steps and fresh ingredients, you can create this delightful bisque that is sure to impress family and friends. Serve it alongside crusty bread or a light salad for a complete meal that embodies sophistication and indulgence.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh crab meat
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cups seafood stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the tomato paste; cook for another minute to enhance flavors.
- Pour in the seafood stock; bring to a gentle boil and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Add crab meat and shrimp; cook until shrimp turns pink (approximately 5 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream; season with salt and pepper. Heat through without boiling for about 3 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Coastal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Use fresh seafood for optimal flavor. For a thicker bisque, blend part of the mixture before adding cream. Customize by adding herbs or spices according to your preference.