Name: Seafood Bisque
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 medium sweet onion (finely diced); 3 celery stalks (minced); 4 garlic cloves (minced); 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3 cups seafood stock; 2 cups whole milk (warmed); 1 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 bay leaves; 1 pound jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined); 12 ounces lump crab meat (checked for shells); 1/4 cup quality dry sherry; 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; Salt to taste; Fresh chives (minced); Fresh tarragon (chopped); Crème fraîche (optional); Extra shrimp for garnish

Description

Indulge in the luxurious comfort of this Seafood Bisque, a creamy delight that captures the essence of fine dining right in your own kitchen. With its silky texture and rich flavors, this soup comes together in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for both cozy family dinners and elegant gatherings. Featuring a medley of fresh seafood, aromatic spices, and a hint of sherry, this bisque is sure to impress your guests while satisfying your cravings for gourmet comfort food.

Ingredients

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5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium sweet onion (finely diced)
3 celery stalks (minced)
4 garlic cloves (minced)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups seafood stock
2 cups whole milk (warmed)
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 bay leaves
1 pound jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined)
12 ounces lump crab meat (checked for shells)
1/4 cup quality dry sherry
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
Salt to taste
Fresh chives (minced)
Fresh tarragon (chopped)
Crème fraîche (optional)
Extra shrimp for garnish

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Instructions

In a large Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced celery; cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
Stir in minced garlic; cook until fragrant (1 minute).
Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir constantly for 2 minutes.
Gradually whisk in warmed milk and seafood stock to avoid lumps.
Add tomato paste, bay leaves, and Old Bay seasoning; simmer for 5 minutes.
Pour in heavy cream and simmer until slightly thickened (5 minutes).
Add shrimp; cook until pink (3–4 minutes).
Fold in crab meat and sherry; heat through for 2 more minutes.
Remove bay leaves, adjust seasoning with salt and white pepper, serve hot.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 420
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 150mg