Crab & Shrimp Seafood Bisque

A rich and creamy seafood bisque featuring tender crab meat and shrimp in a velvety tomato-herb base. This elegant soup is perfect for special occasions or when you want to impress guests with restaur... show more

american
french

Nutrition

Provides high-quality protein from seafood with moderate calories from heavy cream and beneficial nutrients from vegetables.

21% of daily energy
11 g
Carbs
28 g
Total fat
22 g
Protein
Egg FreeHigh ProteinNut FreePeanut FreePescatarianSesame FreeSoy Free

This information is AI-estimated and percentages are of an average adult's recommended daily intake. For the most accurate details, please rely on product packaging. Always consult your doctor for professional dietary advice.


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Crab & Shrimp Seafood Bisque

Recipes Fiber

4

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Ingredients
Ingredients
Olive Oil
1 tablespoon Olive Oil Room temperature
Onion
0.5 cup Onion Finely chopped
Celery
0.25 cup Celery Finely chopped
Carrot
0.25 cup Carrot Finely chopped
Garlic
2 cloves Garlic Minced
Tomato Paste
2 tablespoon Tomato Paste
Paprika
1 teaspoon Paprika
Cayenne Pepper
0.25 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Optional
Salt & Black Pepper
Salt & Black Pepper To taste
All-Purpose Flour
0.25 cup All-Purpose Flour
Seafood Or Chicken Broth
4 cup Seafood Or Chicken Broth Warm
Heavy Cream
1 cup Heavy Cream Chilled
Cooked Crab Meat
0.5 pound Cooked Crab Meat Shells removed and picked for lumps
Cooked Shrimp
0.5 pound Cooked Shrimp Peeled and chopped into bite-sized pieces
Sherry
2 tablespoon Sherry Optional, at room temperature
Fresh Herbs
Fresh Herbs Parsley, Chives, or Dill, finely chopped for garnish

Equipment
Large pot

Large pot

Whisk

Whisk

Blender

Blender


Instructions
1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrot. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
2
Add minced garlic, tomato paste, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes.
3
Sprinkle in flour and stir constantly for 1–2 minutes to form a light roux.
4
Gradually whisk in warm broth, bringing to a gentle simmer. Cook for 10 minutes to thicken.
5
Blend the soup until smooth and return to the pot.
6
Stir in heavy cream and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
7
Fold in crab meat and shrimp, adding sherry if using. Simmer gently for 5 minutes.
8
Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot garnished with fresh herbs.
Crab & Shrimp Seafood Bisque

Crab & Shrimp Seafood Bisque

Recipes Fiber

4

servings

0

per serve

0

minutes

A rich and creamy seafood bisque featuring tender crab meat and shrimp in a velvety tomato-herb base. This elegant soup is perfect for special occasions or when you want to impress guests with restaur... show more

american
french
Log in to Tasty Bites to save this recipe to your personal digital cookbook.
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Ingredients
Ingredients
Olive Oil
1 tablespoon Olive Oil Room temperature
Onion
0.5 cup Onion Finely chopped
Celery
0.25 cup Celery Finely chopped
Carrot
0.25 cup Carrot Finely chopped
Garlic
2 cloves Garlic Minced
Tomato Paste
2 tablespoon Tomato Paste
Paprika
1 teaspoon Paprika
Cayenne Pepper
0.25 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Optional
Salt & Black Pepper
Salt & Black Pepper To taste
All-Purpose Flour
0.25 cup All-Purpose Flour
Seafood Or Chicken Broth
4 cup Seafood Or Chicken Broth Warm
Heavy Cream
1 cup Heavy Cream Chilled
Cooked Crab Meat
0.5 pound Cooked Crab Meat Shells removed and picked for lumps
Cooked Shrimp
0.5 pound Cooked Shrimp Peeled and chopped into bite-sized pieces
Sherry
2 tablespoon Sherry Optional, at room temperature
Fresh Herbs
Fresh Herbs Parsley, Chives, or Dill, finely chopped for garnish

Equipment
Large pot

Large pot

Whisk

Whisk

Blender

Blender


Instructions
1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrot. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
2
Add minced garlic, tomato paste, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes.
3
Sprinkle in flour and stir constantly for 1–2 minutes to form a light roux.
4
Gradually whisk in warm broth, bringing to a gentle simmer. Cook for 10 minutes to thicken.
5
Blend the soup until smooth and return to the pot.
6
Stir in heavy cream and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
7
Fold in crab meat and shrimp, adding sherry if using. Simmer gently for 5 minutes.
8
Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot garnished with fresh herbs.

soupseafooddinnermain courselunchstovetopappetizerstarter

Nutrition

Provides high-quality protein from seafood with moderate calories from heavy cream and beneficial nutrients from vegetables.

21% of daily energy
11 g
Carbs
28 g
Total fat
22 g
Protein
Egg FreeHigh ProteinNut FreePeanut FreePescatarianSesame FreeSoy Free

This information is AI-estimated and percentages are of an average adult's recommended daily intake. For the most accurate details, please rely on product packaging. Always consult your doctor for professional dietary advice.