Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of this Seafood Bisque, a creamy soup that transforms your dining experience into something extraordinary. Ready in just 30 minutes, this bisque features tender shrimp and lump crab meat simmered in a rich, aromatic broth. Enhanced with fresh herbs and a touch of dry sherry, every spoonful delivers a taste reminiscent of fine dining. Perfect for special occasions or cozy dinners at home, this dish will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings for gourmet comfort food.
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
- 12 ounces lump crab meat (checked for shells)
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté onion and celery until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir for 2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in warmed milk and seafood stock to prevent lumps.
- Add tomato paste, bay leaves, and Old Bay seasoning; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Add shrimp to the pot; cook until just pink, about 3–4 minutes.
- Gently fold in crab meat and sherry; heat through for an additional 2 minutes.
- Remove bay leaves and adjust seasonings with salt and white pepper before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 445
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 175mg