Rich Crab and Shrimp Bisque: Indulgent Comfort in Every Spoonful
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A luxurious and creamy bisque packed with the rich flavors of crab and shrimp, perfect for indulgent occasions.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 cup crab meat
- 1 cup shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/4 cup green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups seafood stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, celery, and green bell pepper, and sauté until they are soft.
- Add garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the seafood stock, bring to a simmer, and let it cook for about 15 minutes.
- Stir in the crab meat and shrimp, then strain the mixture to remove solids, returning the liquid to the pot.
- Add heavy cream and Worcestershire sauce, stirring well.
- Season with Old Bay, salt, and pepper. Heat through before serving.
Notes
- This bisque can be made a day ahead of time for enhanced flavors.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 120mg