With zero fuss, you will be surprised how this dish is remarkably fancy. A rich, creamy, and delicious seafood bisque that your loved ones will enjoy and love. Stuffed with crab and shrimp (if desired, you can even add lobster and scallops) along with a few simple ingredients, this bisque surely will capture everyone’s heart!
Serve as a main course for dinner alongside freshly baked biscuits or crusty bread, or even salad. And enjoy all the exciting flavours in a mouthful.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
2 tablespoons chopped celery
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup heavy whipping cream
8 ounces of crab meat
4 to 8 ounces small cooked shrimp or other seafood
2 tablespoon sherry wine* (Optional)
HOW TO MAKE CRAB AND SHRIMP SEAFOOD BISQUE
Step 1: Use a sieve to sift the flour.
Step 2: Place the veggies and butter in a small mixing bowl. Add in the sifted flour and use your hands to mix until the veggies are evenly coated.
Step 3: Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Once hot, cook the coated veggies for approximately 2 minutes.
Step 4: Heat milk in a different saucepan over medium heat until warm and thick, stirring often.
Step 5: Stir in the tomato paste, fresh ground black pepper, and heavy cream until incorporated. Puree the soup in a food processor for better results and place it back into the saucepan. Adjust the heat to low.
Step 6: Add in the shrimp followed by sherry wine, optional, and crab. Stir until combined and continue to simmer until cooked through.
Notes:
1. If desired, add lobster and scallops.
2. Substitute green onions with chopped shallots.
3. Before serving, garnish with cream, cilantro, parsley, or green onions.
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