Description

Crab and Shrimp Bisque is rich, velvety, and packed with deep seafood flavor. This creamy soup combines tender shrimp, sweet crab meat, and aromatic vegetables simmered in a silky broth for an elegant yet comforting dish that feels restaurant-worthy.

Ingredients

2 tbsp butter

1 tbsp olive oil

1 small onion, finely diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp tomato paste

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

2 cups seafood or chicken broth

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped

1 cup lump crab meat

1/2 tsp paprika

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Optional garnish:

Fresh parsley

Extra crab meat

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Instructions

1. Melt butter with olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2. Add onion and cook until soft and translucent.

3. Stir in garlic and tomato paste and cook until fragrant.

4. Sprinkle in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

5. Slowly whisk in broth until smooth.

6. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.

7. Stir in heavy cream, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.

8. Add shrimp and cook 3–4 minutes until just pink.

9. Gently fold in crab meat and simmer 2 minutes.

10. Taste and adjust seasoning.

11. Serve hot with garnish if desired.

Notes

• Do not boil after adding cream.

• Use fresh seafood for best flavor.

• Serve with crusty bread or crackers.