Creamy Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque

Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 35–40 minutes
Servings: 4

🍳 Equipment

• Large pot or saucepan

• Blender or immersion blender

• Knife & cutting board

• Wooden spoon

🥘 Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp butter

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 1 celery stalk, finely chopped

• 1 small carrot, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ cup dry white wine (optional)

• 2 tbsp tomato paste

• 2 cups seafood stock or fish broth

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 8 oz cooked crab meat

• 8 oz cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined

• ½ tsp paprika

• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)

• Salt & black pepper to taste

• Fresh parsley or chives for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Sauté aromatics
   Heat olive oil and butter in a pot.
   Cook onion, celery, and carrot 5–6 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.

2. Add tomato paste & wine
   Stir in tomato paste and cook 1–2 minutes.
   Add white wine (if using) and simmer 2–3 minutes to reduce slightly.

3. Add stock & spices
   Pour in seafood stock. Add paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
   Simmer 10 minutes.

4. Blend for smoothness (optional but classic)
   Use immersion blender or regular blender to purée until silky.

5. Add cream & seafood
   Stir in heavy cream, crab meat, and shrimp.
   Simmer gently 5–7 minutes until heated through.

6. Serve
   Garnish with parsley or chives and a drizzle of cream. Serve hot.

🍽️ Tips for a Restaurant-Style Bisque

✔ Use fresh seafood for best flavor
✔ Don’t boil cream — simmer gently to prevent curdling
✔ Optional: add a splash of brandy or sherry for depth
✔ Serve with crusty bread or garlic crostini