Crab And Shrimp Seafood Bisque
A rich, creamy seafood bisque made with tender shrimp, sweet crab, and a blend of vegetables simmered in a velvety broth with white wine, cream, and Old Bay seasoning.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 celery stalk finely chopped
- 1 carrot peeled and finely chopped
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups seafood or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- ½ pound fresh crab meat
- ½ pound shrimp peeled and deveined
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, celery, and carrot. Cook 5–7 minutes until tender and fragrant.
- Stir in flour and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly to remove the raw flour taste.
- Gradually whisk in seafood or chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in heavy cream, milk, crab meat, shrimp, white wine, and tomato paste. Simmer gently 10–15 minutes until shrimp are cooked through and flavors meld.
- Season with Old Bay, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust as needed.
- Remove from heat and cool slightly. Puree with an immersion blender until smooth, or carefully blend in batches.
- Warm gently if needed. Ladle into bowls, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.
- Tip: If the bisque feels too thick after blending, stir in a splash of broth or milk until it reaches your desired consistency.