Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of this quick and easy seafood bisque, a creamy soup that brings the taste of fine dining right to your kitchen. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish features a rich blend of shrimp and crab meat simmered in a velvety broth made from fresh aromatics, seafood stock, and a touch of dry sherry. Perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests, this bisque can be customized with your favorite seafood and garnished with fresh herbs for an elegant presentation. Each spoonful promises delight and satisfaction, making it an ideal choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium sweet onion (finely diced)
- 3 celery stalks (minced)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups seafood stock
- 2 cups whole milk (warmed)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 12 ounces lump crab meat (checked for shells)
- 1/4 cup quality dry sherry
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- Salt to taste
- Fresh chives (minced)
- Fresh tarragon (chopped)
- Crème fraîche (optional)
- Extra shrimp for garnish
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced celery; sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture and cook while stirring for 2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in warmed milk and seafood stock to prevent lumps.
- Mix in tomato paste, bay leaves, and Old Bay seasoning; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer until slightly thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Add shrimp; cook until pink (3–4 minutes). Then gently fold in crab meat and sherry, heating through for 2 more minutes.
- Remove bay leaves, adjust seasoning with salt and white pepper before serving hot with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 120mg