Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque - Easy Recipes
This creamy Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque is a luxurious blend of tender seafood, savory vegetables, and rich cream, perfect for a comforting yet elegant meal.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups seafood stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 8 oz lump crab meat
- 8 oz small shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add onion, celery, and garlic; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Whisk in the flour to form a roux and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in the seafood stock until smooth.
- Stir in the heavy cream and half-and-half; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add crab meat, shrimp, Old Bay seasoning, and cayenne pepper.
- Simmer until shrimp are cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with lemon wedges.