Description
A creamy seafood bisque featuring crab and shrimp, perfect for cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 pound crab meat
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cups seafood stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrot, and celery; sauté until softened.
- Stir in crab meat and shrimp; cook for about 5 minutes until shrimp are pink.
- Add seafood stock and Old Bay seasoning; bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, and season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
For added depth, consider roasting shrimp shells before use. Adjust consistency with more stock or cream as desired.
