Description
Culinary magic happens when “luxurious crab & shrimp seafood bisque” meets creamy perfection, blending ocean-fresh seafood with rich, velvety texture. Indulgent spoonfuls promise a gourmet experience that whisks you straight to coastal dining bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 0.5 pound fresh crab meat
- 0.5 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped
Base and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups seafood or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat butter in a large pot over medium temperature, introducing diced onion, minced garlic, chopped celery, and grated carrot. Sauté the vegetables until they become translucent and tender, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour into the vegetable mixture, continuously stirring to prevent burning and eliminate raw flour essence for about 2 minutes.
- Slowly incorporate seafood or chicken broth, whisking thoroughly to prevent lumps. Elevate the liquid to a boiling point, then reduce heat and allow the mixture to simmer, developing a slightly thickened consistency for 10 minutes.
- Introduce heavy cream, milk, delicate crab meat, succulent shrimp, white wine, and rich tomato paste. Blend ingredients carefully, maintaining a gentle simmer until shrimp turn opaque and fully cooked, roughly 10-15 minutes.
- Enhance the bisque’s flavor profile with Old Bay seasoning, salt, and freshly ground pepper. Taste and refine seasonings according to preference.
- Remove pot from heat and allow slight cooling. Deploy an immersion blender to transform the soup into a smooth, velvety texture. Alternatively, transfer carefully to a standard blender, processing in smaller batches.
- Gently rewarm the bisque if necessary. Ladle into elegant serving bowls and garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley for a vibrant finishing touch.
Notes
- Choose fresh, high-quality seafood for the most vibrant and rich flavor profile in your bisque.
- Avoid overcooking shrimp to prevent rubbery texture; they’re done when they turn pink and curl slightly.
- Consider using gluten-free flour for a celiac-friendly version of this luxurious seafood soup.
- Substitute dairy milk with coconut or almond milk for a lighter, dairy-free alternative that maintains creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 860 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg