Description
Creamy seafood bisque combines oceanic treasures of crab, shrimp, and lobster in one luxurious bowl. Rich coastal flavors blend seamlessly, inviting diners to savor marine delicacies with each spoonful you’ll relish.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 0.5 pound (1/2 lb) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 0.5 pound (1/2 lb) lump crab meat
- 0.5 pound (1/2 lb) lobster meat, chopped
Base and Liquid:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 cups seafood or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Seasoning and Garnish:
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- Crusty bread for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat butter in a spacious pot over medium temperature, creating a golden foundation for the seafood medley.
- Introduce finely diced onions and crushed garlic, allowing them to soften and release their aromatic essence for approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate flour into the vegetable mixture, stirring continuously to eliminate raw starch undertones and establish a silky thickening agent.
- Gradually stream seafood broth into the pot, whisking methodically to prevent lumps and create a velvety smooth base.
- Elevate the liquid to a gentle simmer, then blend in heavy cream, Old Bay seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper, ensuring a harmonious flavor profile.
- Tenderly fold shrimp, crab, and lobster into the creamy liquid, allowing the delicate proteins to cook for 5-7 minutes until shrimp transform to a vibrant pink hue.
- Exercise caution to prevent seafood from becoming tough or rubbery during the cooking process.
- Transfer the luxurious bisque into serving vessels, embellishing with a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley for a touch of verdant brightness.
- Present immediately alongside crusty artisan bread or crisp crackers for an indulgent dining experience.
Notes
- Prevent seafood from becoming rubbery by adding it in the last few minutes of cooking, ensuring gentle simmering instead of boiling.
- Enhance flavor depth by using a combination of seafood stocks like shrimp and fish stock for more complex taste profile.
- Make dairy-free by substituting heavy cream with coconut milk or cashew cream, which maintains rich texture while accommodating lactose-intolerant diets.
- Elevate presentation and nutrition by adding fresh herbs like dill or chives, which complement seafood’s delicate flavors and provide visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg