Description
A rich and creamy seafood bisque that combines shrimp and crab meat with a flavorful broth, perfect for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 4 cups seafood stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1 cup cooked crab meat, shredded
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the red pepper flakes and tomato paste, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
- Pour in the seafood stock and white wine, bringing the mixture to a simmer. Let it cook for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Add the chopped shrimp and crab meat, cooking gently for another 5 minutes until heated through.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a dash of hot sauce or cayenne pepper.
- You can also substitute the seafood with your favorite fish or use a mix of shellfish for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg