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Shrimp and Crab Bisque for a Cozy Dinner — featured

Shrimp and Crab Bisque for a Cozy Dinner

This creamy shrimp and crab bisque combines luxurious seafood flavors with a rich broth, perfect for a comforting dinner on chilly evenings.
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Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Seafood
  • 225 g shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 225 g lump crab meat, picked over
Fat
  • 45 g butter
Vegetables
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
Thickener
  • 15 g all-purpose flour
Liquid
  • 480 ml seafood or chicken broth seafood or chicken
  • 240 ml heavy cream
  • 120 ml whole milk
Seasoning
  • 5 ml Old Bay or seafood seasoning
  • 1.5 g paprika
  • salt and black pepper, to taste
Garnish
  • 30 g fresh parsley, chopped

Equipment

  • Dutch oven For even cooking and heating large quantities.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the finely chopped onion and cook until soft.
  3. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
  4. Sprinkle in the flour and stir continuously for about 1 minute.
  5. Slowly pour in the broth while stirring until creamy and slightly thickened.
  6. Add the shrimp and let simmer gently until pink and opaque.
  7. Gently fold in the lump crab meat and heat through.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning to your preference.
  9. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

This bisque can be made a day ahead and reheated gently. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.