Description
A rich and creamy Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque that blends delicate lump crabmeat and succulent shrimp in a smooth, flavorful base, perfect for cozy nights or elegant dinners.
Ingredients
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups seafood or chicken broth
1/2 cup dry sherry (optional)
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 pound lump crabmeat, picked over for shells
1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Salt and pepper, to taste
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Melt unsalted butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over the onion and garlic, stirring constantly to make a roux. Cook until golden brown and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually pour in seafood or chicken broth while stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Let simmer and thicken for 5-7 minutes.
- Add heavy cream and dry sherry (if using). Simmer for another 5 minutes to combine flavors.
- Gently add lump crabmeat and shrimp. Cook until shrimp turn pink and are fully cooked, about 3-4 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Optionally, partially puree the soup with an immersion blender for thicker texture.
- Ladle bisque into bowls, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
For a spicier version, add cayenne or smoked paprika.
Substitute lobster or scallops for crab and shrimp if desired.
Use half-and-half or coconut cream for lighter or dairy-free options.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Reheat gently on low heat, stirring frequently to prevent separation.
Freeze broth and seafood separately to avoid cream separation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing, Simmering
- Cuisine: Seafood, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
