Description
Crack open a can of flavor with this Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque! This creamy, luxurious dish is brimming with tender crab meat and succulent shrimp, delivering an ocean-inspired experience that’s perfect for cozy nights or elegant gatherings. With its rich aroma and delightful taste, this bisque is sure to impress your family and friends, making it a must-try recipe for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lump crab meat
- 1 cup large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 cups fish stock or seafood broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Sauté the onions and garlic until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add the fish stock and cayenne pepper; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Introduce the crab meat and shrimp into the pot. Cook until shrimp are pink (3 to 5 minutes).
- Reduce heat to low, stir in heavy cream, and warm through without boiling.
- Adjust seasoning as needed, ladle into bowls, garnish with parsley, and serve.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg