Seafood Bisque Bowl (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 4 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined.
02 - 12 ounces of crab meat.
03 - 2 tablespoons of tomato paste.
04 - 1/4 cup of dry sherry.
05 - 3 celery stalks, diced.
06 - A sprinkle of white pepper (1/2 teaspoon).
07 - 1 sweet onion, chopped.
08 - 1/4 cup of flour to thicken the mix.
09 - 3 tablespoons of butter.
10 - 2 bay leaves for flavor.
11 - Fresh tarragon and green onion, finely chopped.
12 - A couple of minced garlic cloves (4 should do).
13 - Salt as needed.
14 - Optional: Crème fraîche for serving.
15 - 1 teaspoon of Old Bay Seasoning for a kick.
16 - 1 cup heavy cream.
17 - 3 cups of seafood stock.
18 - 2 cups of warmed whole milk.

# Instructions:

01 - Throw in the shrimp, cook for 3-4 minutes. Stir in the crab meat and sherry, and let it heat up for a couple of minutes.
02 - Pick out those bay leaves, then season with a bit of salt and pepper. Add garnishes like chopped herbs or dollops of crème fraîche.
03 - Pour in the warm milk, stock, tomato paste, seasoning, and bay leaves. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
04 - Get the butter melted in a big pot, then sauté the onion and celery until they soften.
05 - Toss in the garlic and cook it for about a minute.
06 - Dust the mixture with flour and let it cook for a couple of minutes.
07 - Add the cream and simmer for another 5 minutes to bring it together.

# Notes:

01 - This creamy, rich soup features delicious seafood flavors in every bite.
02 - Old Bay Seasoning adds an authentic flair to this classic dish.

Back