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Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque

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Ingredients

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For the Soup:

  • 1 pound fresh or frozen shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup lump crab meat, drained and picked over
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 4 cups seafood stock or fish broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (or to taste)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Sauté the Vegetables

  1. Heat Oil: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Cook Aromatics: Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Build the Base

  1. Add Tomato Paste: Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing it to caramelize slightly.
  2. Pour in Wine: Add the white wine, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pot. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes to reduce slightly.
  3. Incorporate Stock: Pour in the seafood stock and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Add the Seafood

  1. Stir in Seasoning: Add the Worcestershire sauce and Old Bay seasoning. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Add Shrimp: Once the soup is simmering, add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Fold in Crab: Gently fold in the crab meat and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

Finish with Cream

  1. Add Cream: Stir in the heavy cream and heat through, being careful not to boil.
  2. Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

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