How To Make Creamy Shrimp and Crab Bisque
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb crab meat
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
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In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and cook until the onion is soft and translucent.
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Sprinkle flour over the onions and garlic, stirring constantly to form a roux.
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Slowly add the chicken broth, whisking continuously to avoid any lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
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Add the shrimp, crab meat, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper to the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
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Using an immersion blender or regular blender, puree the soup until smooth and creamy.
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Return the soup to the pot and stir in the heavy cream. Heat until warmed through, but do not boil.
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Serve the bisque hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Calories : 359kcal
- Total Fat : 18g
- Saturated Fat : 8g
- Cholesterol : 267mg
- Sodium : 1390mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 9g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugar : 2g
- Protein : 40g
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