Description
A luxurious and rich bisque made with shrimp, lump crab meat, and a smooth creamy base, perfectly seasoned with paprika and garnished with fresh parsley. This bisque offers a hearty, comforting flavor that’s perfect for any seafood lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz lump crab meat
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced red bell pepper. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the shrimp to the pot and cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the lump crab meat, chicken broth, heavy cream, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat and allow the bisque to simmer for 15-20 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
- Serve the bisque hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For an extra smooth bisque, you can blend part of the soup before adding the seafood back in, or use an immersion blender to partially purée the bisque.
- Adjust the seasoning to your preference by adding more paprika or a dash of cayenne for heat.
- This bisque can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for 1-2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes