Creamy Shrimp and Crab Bisque

Creamy Shrimp and Crab Bisque
  • PREP TIME
    5 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    20 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    809

Indulge in the luxurious embrace of our Creamy Shrimp and Crab Bisque. This velvety soup is a symphony of delicate seafood flavors, enriched with a whisper of white wine and a touch of spice. A true culinary masterpiece that will warm you from the inside out.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    6 g
  • Cholesterol
    110 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    17 g
  • Saturated Fat
    7 g
  • Sodium
    771 mg
  • Sugar
    1 g
  • Fat
    12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 2 mins In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, melt the butter over low heat. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 mins Whisk in the flour, salt, white pepper, bouillon granules, and minced onion until a smooth paste forms. This is your roux, the base of the bisque. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Gradually whisk in 3/4 cup of the half-and-half cream, ensuring no lumps form. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins Gently stir in the shrimp and crab meat. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 8 mins Increase the heat to medium and continue stirring until the mixture begins to thicken slightly. Be patient; this may take a few minutes. (8 minutes)

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Recipe View 1 mins Stir in the remaining half-and-half cream and white wine. (1 minute)

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Recipe View 5 mins Continue to heat gently, stirring occasionally, until the bisque reaches your desired consistency. Be careful not to boil. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Ladle into bowls and serve immediately. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh chives or a swirl of cream, if desired.

For an even richer flavor, consider using shrimp stock or fish stock instead of water when dissolving the bouillon.
If you prefer a smoother bisque, use an immersion blender to puree a portion of the soup before adding the remaining cream and wine.
To prevent the crab meat from becoming rubbery, add it towards the end of the cooking process.
A squeeze of lemon juice can brighten the flavors of the bisque.

Kian Hackett

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.3/ 5 ( 269 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Yasmine Kreiger

    This bisque is absolutely divine! The perfect balance of flavors and so easy to make.

  • Reta Dare

    My family raved about this bisque. It's definitely going into our regular rotation.

  • Abby Marvin

    I added a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little kick. It was amazing!

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