Description
Luxurious Seafood Bisque delights taste buds with rich, velvety textures blending succulent crab and tender shrimp in a delicate cream-based broth. Warm comfort meets coastal elegance, promising a memorable dining experience that whisks you straight to seaside culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 1 pound cooked crabmeat
- 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
Dairy and Base:
- 1 quart (0.95 liters) half-and-half cream
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) butter
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 (14.5 ounces / 430 milliliters) can chicken broth
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) dry white wine
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat, then whisk in flour until it turns a light golden brown, approximately 5 minutes.
- Slowly incorporate half-and-half cream, preventing lumps from forming, then blend in chicken broth, tomato paste, and white wine. Allow the mixture to simmer and thicken for 10 minutes.
- Introduce diced onions, minced garlic, succulent crabmeat, tender shrimp, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper into the simmering liquid. Continue cooking for 10 minutes, gently stirring to distribute flavors evenly.
- Remove the pot from heat and fold in freshly chopped parsley, infusing the bisque with a vibrant herbal essence.
- Ladle the steaming seafood bisque into serving bowls, optionally garnishing with additional parsley sprigs for a touch of color and freshness.
Notes
- Optimize roux formation by whisking flour and butter constantly to prevent burning and ensure a smooth, nutty base for the bisque.
- Gradually add half-and-half while whisking to create a silky, lump-free texture that enhances the creamy consistency of the seafood soup.
- Adjust spice levels by reducing or increasing cayenne pepper to suit individual heat preferences without overwhelming the delicate seafood flavors.
- Transform the recipe into a gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with cornstarch or a gluten-free flour blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg