Description
Indulge in the luxurious taste of this Seafood Bisque, a creamy delight that brings the essence of fine dining right to your kitchen. In just 30 minutes, you can create a bowl of this rich and silky soup, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. With its harmonious blend of shrimp, lump crab meat, and aromatic seasonings, every spoonful offers a comforting warmth that will impress your family and guests alike. Elevate your dining experience by garnishing with fresh herbs and a swirl of crème fraîche, making it as visually appealing as it is delicious. This Seafood Bisque is not just a meal; it’s an invitation to savor gourmet flavors at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium sweet onion (finely diced)
- 3 celery stalks (minced)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups seafood stock
- 2 cups whole milk (warmed)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 12 ounces lump crab meat (checked for shells)
- 1/4 cup quality dry sherry
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- Salt to taste
- Fresh chives (minced)
- Fresh tarragon (chopped)
- Crème fraîche (optional)
- Extra shrimp for garnish
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced celery; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetable mixture; cook for 2 minutes while stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in warmed seafood stock and milk, ensuring no lumps form.
- Mix in tomato paste, bay leaves, and Old Bay seasoning; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Incorporate heavy cream and simmer for an additional 5 minutes until thickened slightly.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink (3–4 minutes); gently fold in crab meat and sherry.
- Remove bay leaves, adjust seasonings with salt and white pepper to taste. Serve hot with fresh herbs on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 120mg