Description
Silky crab bisque brings coastal elegance to dinner tables with rich, creamy seafood comfort. Delicate crab meat and aromatic herbs create a luxurious soup you’ll savor down to the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) lump crab meat
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) seafood broth
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) heavy cream
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat, gently sweating onions and garlic until translucent and fragrant, approximately 4 minutes.
- Incorporate tomato paste, stirring continuously to develop a rich, caramelized flavor for about 2 minutes.
- Gradually pour chicken broth into the pot, allowing the mixture to simmer and meld flavors for 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat and slowly whisk in heavy cream, creating a smooth and velvety base.
- Introduce fresh crab meat, paprika, and salt, carefully folding ingredients into the bisque.
- Maintain a gentle simmer for 12-15 minutes, allowing the bisque to thicken and develop a luxurious consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasonings, ensuring a balanced and robust seafood flavor profile.
- Remove from heat and let the bisque rest for 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to fully integrate.
- Ladle into warm bowls and garnish with fresh chopped parsley or a sprinkle of additional paprika if desired.
Notes
- Select fresh, high-quality seafood for the most vibrant flavor profile in your bisque.
- Use a mix of shellfish like crab, shrimp, and lobster for complex, rich seafood layers.
- Lower sodium by substituting half the broth with water or using low-sodium stock options.
- Enhance dairy-free versions by replacing cream with coconut milk or cashew cream for a silky texture.
- Prep Time: 6 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg