Description
Creamy Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque is a luxurious, velvety soup that combines the sweetness of crab meat and the briny flavor of shrimp in a rich, flavorful broth. Perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings, this bisque is easy to prepare and will leave your guests craving more. With each spoonful, you’ll experience a delightful blend of ocean flavors complemented by aromatic herbs and spices, making it an unforgettable culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh crab meat
- 1 cup large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Sauté onions in melted butter over medium heat until translucent. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in flour to create a roux; cook for two minutes.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth; simmer for five minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream while stirring; let it gently simmer.
- Fold in crab meat and shrimp; add Old Bay seasoning and cook until shrimp are pink.
- Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 75mg