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Creamy Crab And Shrimp Seafood Bisque

This Creamy Crab And Shrimp Seafood Bisque captures rich maritime flavors, making it a favorite for special occasions and gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Soup
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 540
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Seafood Ingredients
  • 1 pound Peeled and deveined shrimp Use wild-caught for superior taste.
  • 1 cup Lump crab meat Fresh crab meat for sweet, delicate flavor.
  • 4 cups Seafood stock Homemade or quality store-bought.
  • 1 cup Heavy cream For velvety richness.
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning Classic seafood spice blend.
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • to taste Salt and black pepper
  • a pinch Cayenne pepper Optional for added heat.
Vegetable Ingredients
  • 1 medium Onion, chopped
  • 1 stalk Celery, chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Flour For thickening the bisque.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
  2. Add 1 chopped onion, 1 chopped celery stalk, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for about 5 minutes until soft and fragrant.
  3. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of flour over the sautéed vegetables and stir for another minute, ensuring it doesn’t burn.
Cooking
  1. Gradually add 4 cups of seafood stock while stirring continuously until the mixture is smooth.
  2. Mix in 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, 1 teaspoon of Old Bay seasoning, 1 teaspoon of paprika, salt, black pepper to taste, and a pinch of cayenne if desired.
  3. Bring to a gentle simmer and allow to cook for 20 minutes.
  4. Near the end of cooking, add the pound of shrimp and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
  5. Gently fold in the crab meat and 1 cup of heavy cream, warming through but do not let it boil.

Notes

Serve with crusty bread, a fresh salad, or cheesy grits. This bisque can be made ahead and frozen for up to 2 months.