Description
Creamy Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque is a luxurious, velvety soup that envelops you in rich flavors and comforting textures. This delightful dish features tender crab and shrimp simmered in a creamy broth infused with aromatic garlic and shallots. Whether you’re hosting an elegant dinner party or enjoying a cozy night in, this bisque is sure to impress and satisfy your seafood cravings. Serve it hot with crusty bread for an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 1 cup large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup shallots, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add shallots and garlic; cook until fragrant and translucent, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in flour, cooking for another minute until combined.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth, avoiding lumps. Simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Slowly pour in heavy cream while stirring continuously until blended.
- Gently fold in crab meat and shrimp; let simmer on low for another 5 minutes until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Add cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper to taste. Serve hot with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg