Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of our Seafood Bisque, a creamy soup that brings the essence of fine dining straight to your table. In just 30 minutes, you can create a velvety dish that showcases the rich taste of shrimp and crab, making it perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions. Whether you’re looking to impress guests or enjoy a comforting meal at home, this bisque is sure to delight seafood lovers. Garnished with fresh herbs and a swirl of crème fraîche, it’s not only delicious but also visually stunning.
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. Sauté diced onion and minced celery until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in warmed milk and seafood stock to avoid lumps.
- Mix in tomato paste, bay leaves, and Old Bay seasoning; let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Incorporate heavy cream; simmer for another 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add shrimp and cook until just pink (3–4 minutes).
- Gently fold in crab meat and sherry; heat through for 2 minutes.
- Remove bay leaves; adjust seasoning with salt and white pepper as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs and crème fraîche if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 90mg