Shrimp and Crab Seafood Bisque
A rich and creamy bisque featuring sweet crab meat and tender shrimp, perfect for cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb crab meat
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups seafood stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (e.g., parsley, thyme)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by peeling and deveining the shrimp, chopping the onion, and mincing the garlic.
- Sauté the onions and garlic in a large pot with olive oil and butter until translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Mix in the shrimp and crab meat, cooking gently until the shrimp turns pink, about 3-5 minutes.
- Pour in the seafood stock, stirring to combine, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the heavy cream and allow it to simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes for a rich texture.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper, adjusting as necessary to elevate the flavors.
- Serve the bisque hot, garnished with freshly chopped herbs.
Notes
Pair with crusty bread and a crisp green salad for a complete meal. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg