Description
Indulge in the comforting delight of our Seafood Bisque, a luxurious soup that brings fine dining to your home table. This creamy creation is packed with fresh shrimp and lump crab meat, enveloped in a rich, velvety broth that warms the soul. Perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions, this bisque can be ready in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for both novice cooks and seasoned chefs alike. With its aromatic seasonings and customizable options, you can easily adjust flavors to suit your palate. Serve it hot, garnished with fresh herbs and a swirl of crème fraîche for an elevated experience that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced celery; cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic; cook for an additional minute.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir continuously 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.
- Add heavy cream and continue simmering for another 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Incorporate shrimp; cook until pink (3–4 minutes).
- Gently fold in crab meat and sherry; heat through for 2 more minutes.
- Remove bay leaves, season to taste with salt and white pepper, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 130mg