Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque: An Indulgent Home-Cooked Delight
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Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this crab and shrimp seafood bisque, perfect for a cozy night in.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound crab meat
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups seafood stock
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat.
- Add the onion, garlic, celery, and carrot, and sauté until softened.
- Pour in the seafood stock and bring to a simmer.
- Add the shrimp and crab meat, cooking until the shrimp turn pink.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Old Bay seasoning, and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For a thicker bisque, blend half of the mixture before adding the cream.
- Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg