Description
A luxurious and rich seafood bisque featuring sweet crab and tender shrimp in a velvety cream base.
Ingredients
- 1 lb crab meat (picked through for shells)
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined, 31/40 count)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 onion, diced fine
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups seafood or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp paprika (sweet or smoked)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Melt 4 tbsp butter in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and a pinch of salt. Cook for about 5 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Sprinkle 1/4 cup flour over the onion-garlic mixture. Stir constantly for 2 minutes to cook the flour. Slowly drizzle in 4 cups broth while whisking to prevent lumps.
- Stir in 1 cup heavy cream, 1 tsp paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Add 1 lb shrimp and cook for 2 minutes until just pink. Gently fold in 1 lb crab meat and cook for 1 more minute to warm through.
- Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
Use fresh seafood for best flavor. Adjust the thickness by modifying the flour and cream ratio.
