Creamy Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque 🦀🍤✨


 

"A rich, velvety bisque loaded with tender shrimp and sweet crab meat, perfect for a luxurious and comforting meal."


Ingredients

For the Base:

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups seafood stock (or chicken stock)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional, for added depth)
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Seafood:

  • 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined, and roughly chopped
  • 1/2 pound lump crab meat
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Base

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat until melted.
  2. Add the onion, celery, and garlic. Sauté for 5–7 minutes, or until softened and fragrant.

Step 2: Create the Roux