Creamy Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque

Creamy Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque Recipe 🦀🍤

This Creamy Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque is the perfect dish for seafood lovers, with its rich and velvety texture, tender crab and shrimp, and a delightful blend of aromatic vegetables and spices. Whether you’re serving it for a special occasion or just looking for something indulgent, this bisque is sure to impress.

Ingredients You’ll Need:
1/2 lb fresh or canned lump crab meat: Provides a sweet, delicate flavor and tender texture.

1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined: Adds a succulent, juicy bite to the bisque.

4 tablespoons unsalted butter: Adds richness and helps sauté the vegetables.

1 medium onion, finely chopped: Forms the flavorful base of the bisque.

2 celery stalks, finely chopped: Adds depth and a slight crunch to the soup.

1 large carrot, finely chopped: Brings a natural sweetness and vibrant color.

2 cloves garlic, minced: Infuses the bisque with a subtle, aromatic flavor.

1/4 cup all-purpose flour: Helps thicken the bisque, giving it a velvety texture.

1/2 cup dry sherry: Adds a hint of sweetness and complexity to the broth.

4 cups seafood stock or chicken broth: The base of the soup, enriched with seafood flavor.

1 cup heavy cream: Creates the luxurious, creamy texture that defines a bisque.

1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning: Adds a classic seafood flavor with a touch of spice.

1 bay leaf: Infuses the soup with subtle, earthy notes.

Salt and pepper to taste: Essential for balancing the flavor