Description
Crab And Shrimp Seafood Bisque is a comforting and indulgent dish combining fresh seafood, smoky turkey bacon, and creamy plant-based cream. This rich and velvety bisque blends sweet crab meat and tender shrimp with aromatic vegetables, natural gelling agents, and fragrant herbs, creating a luscious, satisfying meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood
- 1 cup fresh crab meat
- 1 cup raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
Meat Substitute
- 4 slices smoked turkey bacon, chopped
Liquids and Sauces
- 2 tbsp tomato paste (natural)
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 4 cups seafood stock
- 3/4 cup plant-based cream
Herbs and Seasonings
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Other
- 1 tbsp plant-based butter
- 1 tsp natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare the base: Finely chop onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. In a large pot, melt plant-based butter over medium heat. Sauté the vegetables until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes, to build a naturally sweet and aromatic foundation for the bisque.
- Add smoked turkey bacon and deglaze: Stir in chopped smoked turkey bacon and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly crisp. Pour in apple cider vinegar to deglaze the pot, scraping up any bits stuck to the bottom for enhanced depth of flavor.
- Build flavors with tomato paste and seasonings: Mix in tomato paste (natural), vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), fresh thyme, and bay leaves. Cook for 2 minutes to allow the tomato paste to lightly caramelize and herbs to release their fragrance.
- Add seafood stock and natural gelling agent: Pour in seafood stock and sprinkle the natural gelling agent, stirring to incorporate. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 20 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and bisque to thicken slightly.
- Blend and strain the bisque: Remove thyme stems and bay leaves. Carefully blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender in batches. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve for an ultra-silky texture.
- Add seafood and plant-based cream: Return bisque to the pot and stir in crab meat and shrimp. Simmer gently until seafood is cooked, about 5 minutes. Fold in plant-based cream to finish with creamy richness.
Notes
- Use the freshest crab and shrimp available for optimal flavor and texture.
- Simmer gently once seafood is added to keep it tender and juicy.
- Adjust salt and pepper gradually, tasting frequently to balance flavors.
- Add the natural gelling agent early to ensure smooth thickening without clumps.
- Let the bisque rest slightly before serving to maximize flavor development.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: crab bisque, shrimp bisque, seafood soup, plant-based cream, smoked turkey bacon, creamy bisque, gluten free seafood soup
