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Creamy Seafood Bisque

Creamy Seafood Bisque: Your Cozy Dinner Delight

Creamy Seafood Bisque is the perfect comforting soup for chilly evenings, offering rich flavors of shrimp and crab.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter Adds richness and depth
  • 1 medium yellow onion Diced
  • 1 celery stalk Chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste Essential for umami depth
  • 4 cups seafood stock Homemade preferred
For the Seafood
  • 1 pound medium shrimp Peeled
  • 8 ounces lump crab meat Fresh or frozen
For Creaminess
  • 1 cup heavy cream Essential for creamy finish
  • 0.5 cup dry sherry Adds sophistication
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme Enhances flavor complexity
  • 1 bay leaf Remove before serving
  • salt To taste
  • pepper To taste

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 diced medium yellow onion, 1 chopped celery stalk, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  2. Stir in 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes until it darkens slightly.
  3. Pour in 4 cups of seafood stock, scraping up any browned bits. Increase heat to simmer for about 5 minutes.
  4. Add 1 pound of medium shrimp, 8 ounces of crab meat, 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, and 1 bay leaf. Simmer for about 5 minutes until shrimp turns pink.
  5. Lower heat and stir in 1 cup of heavy cream and a splash of dry sherry.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste, ladle into bowls, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 25gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh seafood and taste while cooking to adjust seasoning. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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