Description
Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque is a luxurious, creamy delight that transports the taste of the ocean right to your dinner table. Perfect for special occasions or cozy nights in, this bisque combines fresh crab meat and shrimp with Old Bay seasoning to create a rich flavor profile that’s sure to impress. With its velvety texture and customizable ingredients, making this seafood soup at home not only saves you money but also allows you to tailor it to your preferences. Whether served as a starter or main dish, this bisque will elevate any dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Tbsp Butter
- ⅓ C Celery, chopped
- ⅓ C Green onions, chopped
- 1 ½ C Heavy whipping cream
- 2 C Whole milk
- 3 Tbsp Flour
- 1 Tbsp Tomato paste
- 8 oz Cooked shrimp, cut into pieces
- 8 oz Crab meat
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Sauté celery and green onions until softened.
- Stir in flour and sauté for another minute.
- Warm milk in the microwave, then whisk into the saucepan until smooth.
- Add heavy cream, tomato paste, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper; stir well.
- Simmer on low heat until thickened.
- Stir in shrimp and crab meat; cook until heated through.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 95mg