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Crab And Shrimp Seafood Bisque

A luxurious blend of crab and shrimp in a creamy bisque, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Seafood
  • 1 lb fresh crab meat Fresh crab is recommended for best flavor.
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined Fresh shrimp is recommended.
Base and Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup white wine (optional) Can be omitted if preferred.
  • 2 cups seafood stock Homemade or store-bought.
  • 1 cup heavy cream For a lighter version, use half-and-half or coconut milk.
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Garnish
  • to taste Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Deglazing
  1. If using, pour in the white wine and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Pour in the seafood stock and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
  2. Carefully add the crab and shrimp to the pot.
  3. Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes, until shrimp turns pink and crab is heated through.
  4. Slowly stir in the heavy cream, then season with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
  5. Allow the soup to heat through for another 5 minutes.
Serving
  1. Ladle the bisque into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy your seafood delight!

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Avoid microwaving for reheating as it can toughen the seafood.