Name: Creamy Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/2 pound crab meat, preferably lump; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 carrot, finely diced; 2 stalks celery, finely diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 3 cups seafood or fish broth; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Description

Indulge in a decadent bowl of Creamy Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque. Discover a recipe that will warm your soul and satisfy your seafood cravings. Try it now!

Ingredients

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1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 pound crab meat, preferably lump
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely diced
2 stalks celery, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup tomato paste
3 cups seafood or fish broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

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Instructions

Step 1- Prepare the Seafood: Cook the shrimp in a pot of boiling water for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp, let them cool, then chop roughly and set aside.
Step 2– Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion, carrot, celery, and minced garlic. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 3– Add Flavor Base: Stir in the tomato paste, paprika, and dried thyme. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Step 4- Make the Bisque Base: Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir to combine, creating a roux. Gradually add the seafood broth, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
Step 5– Simmer: Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat and let it simmer gently for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to develop.
Step 6- Add Seafood and Cream: Add the chopped shrimp and lump crab meat to the pot. Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine, creating a rich and creamy bisque. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the seafood is heated through.
Step 7– Season and Finish: Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

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Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 serving
Calories: 400
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 50mg