Description
Indulge in the luxurious taste of homemade seafood bisque that rivals your favorite fine dining experience! This creamy, rich soup is packed with the flavors of fresh shrimp and crab, combined with aromatic vegetables and a hint of Old Bay seasoning. Perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions, this delightful dish can be prepared in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights. Serve it as an elegant appetizer or a hearty main course, garnished with fresh herbs for an impressive presentation. Let this silky-smooth seafood bisque transport you to coastal kitchens filled with culinary warmth.
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
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 12 ounces lump crab meat
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- Old Bay seasoning, salt, and white pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and celery; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture, stirring constantly for about 2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in warmed milk and seafood stock until smooth.
- Add tomato paste and Old Bay seasoning; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Mix in heavy cream; simmer until slightly thickened (another 5 minutes).
- Add shrimp; cook until pink (3-4 minutes), then gently fold in crab meat.
- Adjust seasonings with salt and white pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 120mg