‍ EASY Crab & Shrimp Bisque Recipe for Busy Weeknights! ⏰

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Coconut milk provides creaminess with lower calories.

cognac

🥗Healthier: white wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

White wine adds acidity without the alcohol.

In a large pot over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of butter.

Add 1 finely chopped onion and 6 minced cloves of garlic; sauté until soft and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Sprinkle in 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour and stir constantly for about 2 minutes to create a roux.

Gradually pour in 4 cups of seafood or chicken broth while stirring constantly to avoid lumps.

Add 1 pound of cooked and shredded crab meat and 1 pound of peeled and deveined shrimp to the pot; simmer for about 5-7 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.

Pour in 1 cup of heavy cream and, if desired, 1/4 cup of dry sherry; stir to combine.

Season the bisque with 1.5 teaspoons of smoked paprika, a pinch of cayenne pepper, and salt and black pepper to taste; let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

Ladle the bisque into bowls and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving hot with crusty bread or oyster crackers.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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