- Add butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
- When butter melts, add green onions and celery, and cook until vegetables soften, stirring occasionally.
- Add the flour over the vegetables and continue to cook for another minute.
- Warm the milk until it’s just heated but not boiling.
- Gradually pour the warm milk into the saucepan, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
- Then add tomato paste, heavy cream, and Old Bay Seasoning, and mix to combine completely.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook until it thickens slightly.
- Add shrimp and crab meat to the bisque, stirring gently to heat through.
- Garnished with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.
CRAB AND SHRIMP SEAFOOD BISQUE
No RatingsCrab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque is a creamy dish combining crab and shrimp flavors in a comforting bowl. With a rich base of butter and cream and the subtle sweetness of green onions and celery, this bisque is a warmth and comfort on a chilly evening.
Prep Time15 minutesCook Time20 minutesTotal Time35 minutesIngredients
- 1 cup butter
- ⅓ cup green onion
- 1 cup flour
- ⅓ cup celery
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 tbsp. tomato paste
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 tsp. old bay seasoning
- 1 cup crab meat
- 1 cup shrimp, peeled & deveined
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
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- Add butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
- When butter melts, add green onions and celery, and cook until vegetables soften, stirring occasionally.
- Add the flour over the vegetables and continue to cook for another minute.
- Warm the milk until it’s just heated but not boiling.
- Gradually pour the warm milk into the saucepan, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
- Then add tomato paste, heavy cream, and Old Bay Seasoning, and mix to combine completely.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook until it thickens slightly.
- Add shrimp and crab meat to the bisque, stirring gently to heat through.
- Garnished with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 380Total Fat: 28gCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gSubscribe to yummmyrecipes!
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