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Decadent Seafood Bisque

Decadent Seafood Bisque

Indulge in a Decadent Seafood Bisque with crab shrimp and lobster. Perfect for special occasions and sure to impress your guests.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 lb crab meat
  • 1/2 lb cooked lobster meat, chopped
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 stalk celery, diced
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups seafood broth or fish stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Whisk
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Melt 2 tbsp of butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink. Remove the shrimp and set them aside.
  2. In the same pot, add the remaining butter, diced onion, minced garlic, celery, and carrot. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
  3. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes. Slowly whisk in the seafood broth until the mixture is smooth.
  4. Stir in the heavy cream, Old Bay seasoning, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until the bisque slightly thickens.
  5. Fold in the crab, lobster, and cooked shrimp. Simmer for another 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
  6. Ladle the bisque into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 18gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 910mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 130mgIron: 2mg

Notes

To enhance the flavor, add a splash of white wine or sherry after sautéing the vegetables. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor, and feel free to adjust spices according to your liking. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently, adding extra cream or broth if needed.
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