Description
Seafood Bisque is a creamy, rich, and comforting soup made with shrimp, crab, and a smooth blend of flavors. This luxurious dish, made with seafood stock, heavy cream, and spices, is perfect for special occasions or cozy nights at home. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy-to-make seafood bisque recipe delivers a restaurant-quality meal with minimal effort, making it an ideal choice for seafood lovers!
Ingredients
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium sweet onion, finely diced
3 celery stalks, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup all-purpose flour
3 cups seafood stock
2 cups whole milk, warmed
1 cup heavy cream
1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
12 ounces lump crab meat, checked for shells
Instructions
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Melt the Butter:
In a Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced celery and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. -
Cook Garlic:
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. -
Make the Roux:
Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir constantly for about 2 minutes to cook the flour. -
Add Liquids:
Gradually whisk in the warmed milk and seafood stock. Stir until smooth. -
Season the Bisque:
Add the tomato paste, bay leaves, and Old Bay seasoning. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes. -
Add Cream:
Stir in the heavy cream and simmer for another 5-7 minutes until the soup thickens slightly. -
Cook the Shrimp:
Add the shrimp to the bisque and cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until the shrimp turns pink. -
Add Crab and Sherry:
Gently fold in the lump crab meat and a splash of sherry. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes. -
Final Adjustments:
Remove the bay leaves, and taste the bisque for seasoning, adjusting with salt and pepper as necessary. -
Serve:
Ladle the bisque into bowls and enjoy!
Notes
- Dairy-Free: Use coconut milk or almond milk and dairy-free butter for a dairy-free version.
- Extra Spice: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or hot sauce to give it extra heat.
- Vegetables: You can add additional vegetables like carrots or leeks for more texture and flavor.
- Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free flour for the roux and gluten-free seafood stock to make this bisque completely gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
