A rich and creamy seafood bisque is the perfect comfort food for any occasion. This Crab and Shrimp Bisque combines succulent crab meat and tender shrimp in a luscious, flavorful broth. It’s elegant enough for a dinner party and simple enough for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
- For the Seafood Stock:
- 1 pound shrimp shells (from peeled shrimp)
- 1 small onion, roughly chopped
- 1 carrot, roughly chopped
- 1 celery stalk, roughly chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 cups water
- For the Bisque:
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound lump crab meat
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 2 cups seafood stock (from above)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges, for serving