Description
A rich and creamy crab and shrimp seafood bisque that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb crab meat
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cups seafood stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until onion is translucent.
- Stir in paprika and cook for another minute.
- Add seafood stock and bring to a simmer.
- Add crab meat and shrimp to the pot. Cook for 5-7 minutes until shrimp turns pink.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream. Let it heat through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh seafood for the best flavor.
- Don’t overcook the shrimp; it should be tender.
- Feel free to add other seafood like clams or scallops.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: creamy crab and shrimp seafood bisque