Description
Indulge in this rich and creamy Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque that captures the essence of coastal cuisine. Each spoonful offers a velvety texture paired with the sweet flavors of fresh crab and succulent shrimp, enhanced by aromatic herbs and spices. Perfect for cozy gatherings or elegant dinners, this bisque is sure to impress your guests while warming your soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 1 cup large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium shallot, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 cups seafood stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by finely chopping the shallots and garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter until foamy. Add shallots and garlic, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Gradually add seafood stock while stirring; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add crab meat and shrimp, cooking until shrimp are pink and opaque (about 5-7 minutes).
- Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream; warm through without boiling.
- Finish with thyme, bay leaf, cayenne pepper, and lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Coastal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 150mg