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Shrimp and Crab Bisque Recipe You’ll Crave All Winter

Shrimp and Crab Bisque
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A rich and creamy seafood bisque made with shrimp and lump crab meat, perfect for chilly evenings. This elegant and easy-to-make soup is full of comforting flavors and makes a great dinner starter or main course.

Ingredients

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  • ½ lb shrimp, peeled & deveined
  • ½ lb lump crab meat
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 rib celery, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups seafood stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • Toasted bread slices, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and garlic, cooking until softened.
  2. Stir in tomato paste and Old Bay seasoning, cooking for 2 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle flour into the pot and stir, cooking for 1–2 minutes before gradually whisking in seafood stock and wine.
  4. Pour in heavy cream, then add shrimp and crab. Simmer for 5–6 minutes until shrimp turn pink and crab is heated through.
  5. Season to taste, sprinkle with parsley, and serve hot with toasted bread slices.

Notes

  • Use fresh seafood for best flavor, but frozen can be substituted if needed.
  • For a smoother bisque, use an immersion blender before adding seafood.
  • Adjust seasoning as desired; a pinch of cayenne adds heat.
  • Pairs wonderfully with a crisp white wine.

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