Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque

 

“A luxurious, creamy soup packed with tender crab meat, succulent shrimp, and rich flavors, perfect for cozy evenings.”

Ingredients

For the Seafood:

• 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined, and roughly chopped
• 1/2 pound lump crab meat (fresh, frozen, or canned)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Bisque:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups seafood stock (or chicken stock)
• 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
• 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional, for depth of flavor)
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)

Optional Garnish:

• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Crusty bread or oyster crackers

Instructions:

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