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