Description
A creamy, rich dish that captures the essence of coastal cuisine with sweet crab meat and tender shrimp in a velvety broth.
Ingredients
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- 4 Tbsp. Butter
- ⅓ C. Celery, chopped
- ⅓ C. Green onions, chopped
- 1 ½ C. Heavy whipping cream
- 2 C. Whole milk
- 3 Tbsp. Flour
- 1 Tbsp. Tomato paste
- 8 oz. Cooked shrimp, cut into pieces
- 8 oz. Crab meat
- 1 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped celery and green onions, sautéing until they start to soften.
- Stir in the flour and cook for another minute to create a roux.
- Warm the milk in the microwave, then pour it into the saucepan, whisking until smooth.
- Incorporate the heavy whipping cream, tomato paste, Old Bay seasoning, and salt and pepper.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and cook until the bisque thickens.
- Stir in the shrimp and crab meat, cooking until heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For lighter bisque, replace heavy cream with half-and-half. Consider adding other seafood or spices for an adventurous twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg