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Creamy Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque: A Luxurious Bowl of Comfort
Ingredients
1/2 pound
shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 pound
crab meat, preferably lump
2 tablespoons
butter
1
onion, finely chopped
1
carrot, finely diced
2 stalks
celery, finely diced
3 cloves
garlic, minced
1/4 cup
tomato paste
3 cups
seafood or fish broth
1 cup
heavy cream
1 teaspoon
paprika
1 teaspoon
dried thyme
Salt and pepper
to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped
for garnish
2 tablespoons
all-purpose flour
Instructions
STEP 1
Prepare the Seafood: Cook the shrimp in a pot of boiling water for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp, let them cool, then chop roughly. Set aside.,
STEP 2
Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion, carrot, celery, and minced garlic. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.,
STEP 3
Add Flavor Base: Stir in the tomato paste, paprika, and dried thyme. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.,
STEP 4
Make the Bisque: Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir to combine, creating a roux. Gradually add the seafood broth, stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat and let it simmer gently for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to develop.,
STEP 5
Add Seafood and Cream: Add the chopped shrimp and lump crab meat to the pot. Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine, creating a rich and creamy bisque. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the seafood is heated through. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.,
STEP 6
Serve: Ladle the bisque into warm bowls. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
(per serving)
Calories:
432 calories
Servings:
4 servings
Carbohydrates:
12 g
Fat:
30 g
Fiber:
1 g
Protein:
21 g
Sugar:
4 g
Meal Effort
Preparation:
8 minutes
Cook:
28 minutes
Total:
36 minutes