Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque Recipe

Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque Recipe،Crab and Seafood Bisque is one of those soups that you expect to find in Five Star Dining. However, with this recipe, you can now make your own Crab and Seafood Bisque at home and save loads of money.Bisque is actually a type of soup that is highly seasoned and can be made from seafood or fruits and vegetables.Prep Time: 15minutesCook Time: 20minutes Total Time: 35minutes Servings: 4INGREDIENTS:1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 cup onion, finely chopped1/4 cup celery, finely chopped1/4 cup carrot, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons tomato paste1 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for a spicy kick)Salt and black pepper, to taste1/4 cup all-purpose flour4 cups seafood or chicken broth1 cup heavy cream1/2 pound cooked crab meat, shells removed1/2 pound cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped2 tablespoons sherry (optional)Fresh herbs for garnishINSTRUCTIONS:Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, celery, and carrot until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.Stir in tomato paste, paprika, cayenne (if using), and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.Sprinkle flour over the mixture, stirring until well combined. Cook for another minute.Gradually add broth, stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Simmer on low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.Puree the soup until smooth using an immersion blender, or transfer to a standard blender in batches.Mix in the heavy cream and simmer for 10 more minutes, until slightly thickened.Add crab meat, shrimp, and sherry (if using). Simmer for 5 minutes or until seafood is heated through, keeping the heat low to avoid curdling the cream.Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.NUTRITIONAL INFO:Calories: 625kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 318mg | Sodium: 1171mg | Fiber: 1g