Description
Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque is a luxurious, creamy soup that brings the ocean’s flavors to your table. This delightful dish is perfect for special occasions or cozy nights in. With its rich texture and a perfect blend of crab and shrimp, every spoonful offers an indulgent seafood experience. Easy to prepare in under an hour, this bisque impresses guests with its elegant presentation while remaining cost-effective compared to dining out. Serve it garnished with fresh herbs and alongside warm crusty bread for a truly memorable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Tbsp butter
- â…“ C celery chopped
- â…“ C green onions chopped
- 1 ½ C heavy whipping cream
- 2 C whole milk
- 3 Tbsp flour
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- 8 oz cooked shrimp cut into pieces
- 8 oz crab meat
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat until foamy.
- Sauté the chopped celery and green onions for about 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the flour and sauté for another minute to create a roux.
- Heat the milk in the microwave until warm, then whisk it into the saucepan until smooth.
- Add the heavy cream, tomato paste, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper; whisk to combine.
- Simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in the cooked shrimp and crab meat; heat gently without overcooking.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1 cup or 240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 90mg