Creamy Crab & Shrimp Seafood Bisque -

Creamy Crab & Shrimp Seafood Bisque

📝 Ingredients:

2 tbsp (28 g) unsalted butter

1 medium onion (150 g), finely chopped

2 celery stalks (100 g), finely chopped

2 cloves garlic (6 g), minced

1 lb (450 g) crab meat

1 lb (450 g) shrimp, peeled & deveined

4 cups (960 ml) seafood stock

1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream

Salt & black pepper, to taste

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

🍳 Directions:

1️⃣ Sauté the Base – In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and garlic. Cook until softened (about 5 minutes).

2️⃣ Cook the Seafood – Stir in crab meat and shrimp. Cook until shrimp are pink and opaque (2–3 minutes).

3️⃣ Build the Broth – Pour in seafood stock. Bring to a simmer and let flavors meld for 10 minutes.

4️⃣ Creamy Finish – Lower heat, stir in heavy cream, and season with salt & pepper. Simmer gently for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5️⃣ Serve & Garnish – Ladle into bowls, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve hot with crusty bread or oyster crackers.

⏱ Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 25 min | Total Time: 35 min

🍽 Servings: 4 | ~390 kcal per serving | ~30g protein