Creamy Crab and Shrimp/Prawn Seafood Bisque

Published on 15 August 2024 at 11:20

Ingredients:

For the Seafood Bisque:

  • 1/2 pound shrimp/prawn, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 pound crab meat, preferably lump
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 carrot, finely diced
  • 2 stalks celery, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 3 cups seafood or fish broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

For Thickening:

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Directions:

Prepare the Seafood:

  • Cook the shrimp/prawn in a pot of boiling water for 2-3 minutes until they are pink and opaque. Remove, cool, and chop roughly. Set aside.

Sauté Vegetables:

  • In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Add Flavor Base:

  • Stir in tomato paste, paprika, and thyme. Cook for another 2 minutes.

Make the Bisque:

  • Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir to combine. Gradually add seafood broth, stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat and let simmer gently for 20 minutes.

Add Seafood and Cream:

  • Add the chopped shrimp/prawn and crab meat to the pot. Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine.
  • Cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until everything is heated through. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

Serve:

  • Ladle the bisque into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley.

 

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes

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