Description

Seafood Bisque Bowl is a creamy, rich, and indulgent soup featuring shrimp, crab meat, and aromatic vegetables. With a smooth, velvety base and a delicate blend of spices, this bisque provides an extraordinary dining experience that feels like a luxurious treat. Perfect for special occasions or a cozy dinner.

Ingredients

1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined

½ pound crab meat, picked through for shells

1 ½ cups fish or seafood stock

1 cup heavy cream

1 medium onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 medium carrot, diced

1 celery stalk, diced

2 tablespoons tomato paste

2 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Salt and pepper, to taste

Fresh parsley or chives, for garnish

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Step 1: Sauté Aromatics – In a large pot, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Step 2: Add Vegetables – Stir in the diced carrot and celery. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until softened.
Step 3: Incorporate Garlic – Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Step 4: Mix in Tomato Paste – Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Step 5: Spice it Up – Add smoked paprika and cayenne pepper, stirring to combine.
Step 6: Add Stock – Pour in the fish or seafood stock, bring to a simmer, and cook for 15 minutes.
Step 7: Blend for Smoothness – Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth, or transfer it in batches to a regular blender.
Step 8: Return to Heat – Return the bisque to low heat and stir in heavy cream, warming without boiling.
Step 9: Add Seafood – Add shrimp and crab meat, cooking until the shrimp turns opaque, about 3-5 minutes.
Step 10: Season to Taste – Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Step 11: Garnish – Serve with a garnish of fresh parsley or chives.

Notes

For a richer bisque, add scallops, lobster, or clams.

If you prefer a spicier bisque, increase the cayenne pepper or add hot sauce.

For a lighter version, substitute coconut milk for heavy cream.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Sautéing, Blending, Simmering
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 90mg