Creamy Seafood Bisque
A comforting and flavorful seafood bisque that combines fresh crab and shrimp with rich cream and a special touch of Cajun seasoning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup crab meat
- 1 cup shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ cup onion, diced
- ½ cup celery, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups seafood stock or broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and celery, cooking for about 3-4 minutes until tender. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the seafood stock and bring to a gentle simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Fold in the crab meat and shrimp, cooking until shrimp turns pink and opaque, about 4-5 minutes.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream and Cajun seasoning. Simmer gently for an additional 5 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Use the freshest seafood for the best flavor. For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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