Description
Experience the luxurious taste of this silky-smooth seafood bisque that rivals any fine dining establishment. Perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions, this delightful soup is easy to prepare, taking just 30 minutes from start to finish. The rich flavor, derived from a blend of fresh seafood, spices, and creamy goodness, will warm your soul and impress your guests. With its elegant presentation and customizable ingredients, this bisque is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium sweet onion (finely diced)
- 3 celery stalks (minced)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups seafood stock
- 2 cups whole milk (warmed)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 12 ounces lump crab meat (checked for shells)
- 1/4 cup quality dry sherry
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- Salt to taste
- Fresh chives (minced)
- Fresh tarragon (chopped)
- Crème fraîche (optional)
- Extra shrimp for garnish
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and celery; cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables; stir constantly for 2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in warmed milk and seafood stock, ensuring no lumps form.
- Add tomato paste, bay leaves, and Old Bay seasoning; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Mix in heavy cream; simmer for another 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add shrimp; cook until pink (3–4 minutes).
- Gently fold in crab meat and sherry; heat through for another 2 minutes.
- Remove bay leaves; adjust seasonings with salt and white pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 145mg