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Creamy Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque

Indulge in this rich and creamy bisque filled with crab and shrimp, perfect for cozy nights or impressing guests.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Seafood
  • 1 pound crab meat (fresh or canned) Make sure it’s high quality!
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
Base Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups seafood stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Toss in the finely chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until they’re soft and fragrant.
Cooking
  1. Stir in the diced tomatoes, seafood stock, paprika, and thyme, then bring it to a gentle simmer.
  2. Let it cuddle together for about 10 minutes to let those flavors marry.
  3. Pour in the heavy cream and stir well. Continue to simmer for another 5 minutes.
  4. Gently fold in the crab meat and shrimp. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, until shrimp is pink and opaque.
  5. Taste your bisque and add salt and pepper to your liking.
Serving
  1. Ladle your creamy bisque into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve.

Notes

If you can get fresh crab, that's best, but canned works fine. Adjust cooking times if substituting seafood. For silky bisque, use an immersion blender before adding seafood.