Keyword: Crab, Creamy, Seafood Bisque, Shrimp, Special Occasion
Prep Time: 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 30 minutesminutes
Total Time: 50 minutesminutes
Servings: 4bowls
Calories: 340kcal
Ingredients
Base and Aromatics
3tbspunsalted butter
2tbspolive oil
1cuponionchopped
1cupcelerychopped
3clovesgarlicminced
Seafood Stock and Spices
4cupsseafood stock
1tbspsmoked paprika
1tbspOld Bay seasoning
1tspdried thyme
1/4tspcayenne pepper
Seafood
1lbshrimppeeled and deveined
1cupcrab meatcooked
1/2cupheavy cream
1/4cupwhite winedry
Instructions
Melt butter and olive oil, sauté onion, celery, and garlic until softened.
Stir in flour to create a light roux, then add tomato paste.
Whisk in seafood stock and spices, bring to a boil, then simmer.
Stir in shrimp and crab, simmer until cooked, then add cream and wine.
Ladle into bowls and garnish with parsley or chives.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently over low heat on the stovetop to preserve the creamy texture—avoid boiling.