Simple Seafood Bisque
Indulge in the warmth of our Simple Seafood Bisque, a creamy delight bursting with fresh shrimp and tender crab. This luxurious dish is perfect for chilly evenings or special gatherings, elevating your dining experience with its rich flavors and aromatic herbs. With minimal effort, you’ll impress your loved ones with a bowl of this soul-soothing bisque that promises to transport you to coastal bliss.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz lump crab meat
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups fish stock
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients for ease.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter and sauté shallots until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add white wine and fish stock; bring to a gentle simmer, scraping the bottom of the pot.
- Stir in heavy cream, thyme, and bay leaf; simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Gently fold in shrimp and crab meat; cook until shrimp are pink (4-5 minutes).
- Remove bay leaf, add lemon juice, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 408
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 132mg
Keywords: Use homemade fish stock for enhanced flavor. Substitute seafood according to preference or availability (e.g., scallops or mussels). For extra texture, blend half the bisque before serving.