Description
Creamy coastal crab and shrimp seafood bisque delivers rich maritime flavors from Southern coastal kitchens. Seafood enthusiasts discover a luxurious blend of succulent shellfish simmered in velvety broth you’ll savor with pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 0.5 pounds (226 grams) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 0.5 pounds (226 grams) lump crab meat
Dairy and Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 2 cups seafood stock
- 0.25 cup dry white wine
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 green onion, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat (around 350°F), gently sautéing diced onions and minced garlic until translucent and fragrant, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour into the softened aromatics, stirring constantly to create a smooth roux and prevent burning, cooking for 2 minutes until light golden.
- Slowly incorporate seafood stock while whisking vigorously to eliminate potential lumps, creating a silky base for the bisque.
- Stream in heavy cream, milk, and white wine, blending thoroughly to develop a rich, creamy consistency.
- Introduce tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper, simmering the mixture for 10 minutes to meld flavors and slightly thicken.
- Gently fold in raw shrimp and delicate crab meat, allowing them to cook for 5-6 minutes until shrimp transforms to a vibrant pink and becomes opaque.
- Remove pot from heat, stirring in freshly chopped parsley to brighten the bisque’s flavor profile and provide a subtle herbaceous note.
- Taste and fine-tune seasonings as needed, ensuring a balanced and harmonious seafood experience.
- Ladle into warm bowls, garnishing with thinly sliced green onions for added freshness and visual appeal.
Notes
- Select fresh, high-quality seafood for the most vibrant flavor and best texture in your bisque.
- Avoid overcooking shrimp by removing them from heat as soon as they turn pink and opaque to prevent rubbery consistency.
- Use low-sodium seafood stock to control salt levels and allow more precise seasoning during cooking.
- Replace heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut milk for a lighter, dairy-free alternative that maintains creamy richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 208
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg