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Creamy Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque

Indulge in Creamy Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque Bliss

This Creamy Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque offers a luxurious comfort that feels like a big hug on a chilly evening.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Seafood
  • 1 cup Crab Meat Fresh preferred
  • 8 ounces Raw Shrimp Large shrimp preferred
For the Base
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Can substitute with olive oil
  • 1 medium Onion Can substitute with shallots
  • 2 stalks Celery No direct substitution recommended
  • 2 medium Carrots Can substitute with parsnips
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh cloves preferred
For the Roux and Flavoring
  • 3 tablespoons Flour Can use gluten-free flour
  • 0.5 cup Sherry Dry white wine can be substituted
  • 4 cups Seafood Stock Homemade or store-bought
For Creamy Texture
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can be replaced with half-and-half
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Immersion blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Finely chop one medium onion, two celery stalks, two carrots, and three cloves of garlic.
  2. Melt four tablespoons of butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, celery, and carrots, sautéing for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle in three tablespoons of flour, stirring continuously for 2-3 minutes to create a roux.
  4. Pour in half a cup of dry sherry, then gradually add four cups of seafood stock while bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until silky smooth.
  6. Stir in one cup of fresh crab meat and eight ounces of raw shrimp, cooking gently for another 5 minutes. Pour in one cup of heavy cream.
  7. Ladle the bisque into bowls, garnishing with fresh herbs or lemon zest. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh seafood and enjoy warm, garnished with fresh herbs.

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