Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque (Printable Format)
Smooth bisque featuring shrimp, crab, fresh veggies, and cream for a rich, satisfying meal.
# Needed Ingredients:
→ Vegetables and Aromatics
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1/2 cup finely chopped onion
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1/4 cup finely chopped celery
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1/4 cup finely chopped carrot
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2 garlic cloves, minced
→ Seasonings
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Soup Base
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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4 cups seafood or chicken broth
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1 cup heavy cream
→ Seafood
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1/2 pound cooked crab meat, shells removed
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1/2 pound cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined and cut into bite-sized pieces
→ Finishing Touches
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2 tablespoons sherry, optional
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Fresh herbs, such as parsley or chives, for garnish
# Preparation Steps:
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Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, celery, and carrot; cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
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Stir in tomato paste, paprika, optional cayenne, and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, allowing flavors to develop.
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Sprinkle flour evenly over vegetables and stir until flour is fully combined. Cook for 1 minute to eliminate raw flour taste.
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Gradually pour in the seafood or chicken broth, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Bring soup to a simmer, then lower heat and maintain a gentle simmer for 10 minutes.
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Using an immersion blender or standard blender, purée soup until smooth and velvety.
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Return soup to pot if needed. Stir in heavy cream and simmer for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened slightly.
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Gently fold in cooked crab meat and shrimp. Add sherry if desired. Simmer for 5 minutes, just until seafood is heated through.
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Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and black pepper if needed. Ladle bisque into serving bowls and top with fresh herbs to garnish.
# Supplementary Details:
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This bisque can be prepared ahead to allow flavors to meld further; reheat gently before serving.