Creamy Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque Recipe
The flavor tastes like a restaurant dish, but it is easy at home. This Creamy Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque Recipe uses simple steps and fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound shrimp peeled and chopped
- 1/2 pound crab meat
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 2 cups seafood stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Melt the Butter
- Place a large pot on medium heat. Add butter. Let it melt slowly without burning.
Cook Onion and Garlic
- Add chopped onion and garlic. Cook until soft and fragrant. Stir often for even cooking.
Add Flour
- Sprinkle flour into the pot. Stir well. Cook for one minute to remove raw flour taste.
Add Tomato Paste
- Add tomato paste to the mixture. Stir until smooth. This adds color and deep flavor.
Pour in Stock
- Slowly pour seafood stock. Stir constantly to avoid lumps. Let it simmer gently.
Blend the Soup
- Blend the soup until smooth. Use an immersion blender or transfer carefully to a blender.
Add Cream and Milk
- Pour heavy cream and milk into the soup. Stir gently. Keep heat on low.
Add Shrimp
- Add chopped shrimp. Cook for five minutes until shrimp turns pink and tender.
Add Crab Meat
- Gently add crab meat. Stir softly to keep chunks whole. Cook two minutes more.
Season the Bisque
- Add salt, pepper, paprika and thyme. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve Hot
- Remove from heat. Ladle into bowls. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh seafood for best taste.
- Do not boil after adding cream.
- Blend carefully to avoid spills.
- Keep heat low to prevent curdling.
- Taste before serving and adjust salt.