Rich Crab and Shrimp Bisque: A Cozy Indulgence for Food Lovers
A luscious blend of crab and shrimp flavors, this bisque offers a perfect cozy indulgence, ideal for food lovers.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: soup
- Method: simmer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: gluten-free
- 1 pound crab meat
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup leek, chopped
- 4 cups seafood stock
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- In a pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the onions, celery, and leeks, sauté until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and Old Bay seasoning, cooking for another minute.
- Pour in the seafood stock, bring to a simmer.
- Add the crab meat and shrimp, cooking until the shrimp is pink.
- Stir in the heavy cream, season with salt and pepper, and heat through.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For added depth, use homemade seafood stock.
- Can be garnished with a sprinkle of paprika for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Rich Crab and Shrimp Bisque, bisque, seafood, cozy meal