Description
Indulge in this rich and creamy Seafood Bisque, featuring succulent crab, shrimp, and lobster. Perfect for special occasions or a comforting meal, this bisque is bursting with flavors and a touch of luxury.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 lb crab meat
- 1/2 lb cooked lobster meat, chopped
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups seafood broth or fish stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the shrimp: In a large pot, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink. Remove the shrimp from the pot and set aside.
- Sauté the vegetables: In the same pot, add the remaining tablespoon of butter, diced onion, garlic, celery, and carrot. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Make the roux: Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir, cooking for 1-2 minutes to create a roux. Slowly whisk in the seafood broth, making sure there are no lumps.
- Add the cream and wine: Stir in the heavy cream, white wine (if using), Old Bay seasoning, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add the seafood: Gently fold in the crab meat, lobster, and cooked shrimp. Let the bisque simmer for another 5 minutes to heat the seafood through and allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Ladle the bisque into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve with lemon wedges for a bright, citrusy touch.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can use homemade seafood broth.
- This dish pairs well with crusty bread or a fresh garden salad.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 150mg