Creamy Shrimp and Crab Seafood Bisque: Indulgent Homemade Comfort
A rich and luxurious seafood bisque that combines shrimp and crab for an indulgent homemade comfort food experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound crab meat, picked over
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup carrots, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup flour
- 4 cups seafood stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion, celery, and carrots, sautéing until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir to combine, cooking for 2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in the seafood stock, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the shrimp and crab, cooking until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Old Bay seasoning, seasoning with salt and pepper as desired.
- Simmer for an additional 5 minutes, garnishing with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using homemade seafood stock.
- Serve with crusty bread for dipping.
- You can substitute the shrimp or crab for other seafood if preferred.