Name: Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup lump crab meat (Claw meat works as an alternative.); 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp (Tails off for easier preparation.); 1 medium onion, diced; 2 stalks celery, diced; 1 medium carrot, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced (Add after veggies are soft to prevent burning.); 1 tablespoon butter (For cooking the veggies.); 2 tablespoons flour (To thicken the bisque.); 3 cups seafood stock or broth (Boostable with tomato paste and spices.); 1 tablespoon tomato paste (For color and depth of flavor.); 1 cup heavy cream (Provides the creamy texture.); optional splash of white wine or sherry (For added flavor (optional).); 1 teaspoon paprika (Or to taste.); 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (Or other seafood seasoning.); to taste teaspoon black pepper

Description

A creamy and comforting seafood bisque that’s perfect for cold nights, featuring lump crab and shrimp, balanced with warm spices and aromatics.

Ingredients

Seafood Ingredients

1 cup lump crab meat (Claw meat works as an alternative.)
1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp (Tails off for easier preparation.)

Aromatics and Veggies

1 medium onion, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 medium carrot, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced (Add after veggies are soft to prevent burning.)

Liquids and Thickening Agents

1 tablespoon butter (For cooking the veggies.)
2 tablespoons flour (To thicken the bisque.)
3 cups seafood stock or broth (Boostable with tomato paste and spices.)
1 tablespoon tomato paste (For color and depth of flavor.)
1 cup heavy cream (Provides the creamy texture.)
optional splash of white wine or sherry (For added flavor (optional).)

Seasonings

1 teaspoon paprika (Or to taste.)
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (Or other seafood seasoning.)
to taste teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Preparation

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrot with a pinch of salt and cook until softened, about 6 to 8 minutes.
Stir in garlic and tomato paste, cooking for about 1 minute until the tomato paste darkens slightly.
Sprinkle in flour and stir for 1 to 2 minutes to avoid clumps later.
Slowly pour in stock while stirring continuously. Add bay leaf, paprika, and seafood seasoning. If using, add a splash of wine or sherry.
Simmer gently for about 15 to 20 minutes until the broth’s flavors are well blended, keeping a gentle simmer.
For a smoother bisque, blend part of it using an immersion blender or by transferring to a blender, then return to pot.
Reduce heat to low and stir in cream.
Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in crab just to warm through, adjusting seasoning as necessary.

Notes

For best results, do not overcook the shrimp. Adjust seasoning and enjoy with crusty bread, topped with chives or parsley.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American, Seafood