Description
Learn how to make a delicious Quick and Creamy Crab Bisque with this easy recipe. Perfect for seafood lovers looking for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vegetable oil (14 grams)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil (15 milliliters)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) all-purpose flour (8 grams)
- 2 cups (480 ml) seafood or vegetable broth (480 milliliters)
- 1 cup (240 ml) coconut cream (240 milliliters)
- 1 pound (454 g) lump crab meat, picked over for shells (450 grams)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt (5 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) black pepper (1 gram)
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) paprika (1 gram)
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) ground turmeric (optional)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) tomato paste (16 grams)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh parsley, chopped (8 grams)
Instructions
- Melt the butter with olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
- Sprinkle the flour over the onion and garlic mixture, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the seafood or vegetable broth, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring back to a gentle simmer.
- Add the lump crab meat, ensuring it is free of shells.
- Season the bisque with salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper, if using.
- Stir in the tomato paste until fully incorporated.
- Simmer the bisque for 10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve the bisque hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
