Description
A rich and creamy seafood bisque featuring fresh crab and shrimp, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh lump crab meat
- 1 lb raw, peeled shrimp
- 2 tbsp butter (or olive oil)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups fish or seafood stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or black pepper)
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: clean and chop the onions, mince the garlic, and ensure the crab and shrimp are ready.
- Sauté the aromatics in a large pot with melted butter over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes and cook for about 3-4 minutes until they start breaking apart.
- Gradually stir in the seafood stock, bringing it to a gentle boil and letting it simmer for 10 minutes.
- Slowly add the heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Toss in the shrimp and crab meat, simmering until the shrimp turns pink, about 5 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning to taste with salt, pepper, and cayenne.
- Serve warm in bowls, garnished with fresh herbs like thyme or parsley.
Notes
Pair with crusty bread or a fresh green salad for a delightful meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: seafood, bisque, crab, shrimp, creamy soup