Crab & Shrimp Seafood Bisque

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Keto Crab & Shrimp Seafood Bisque is a deep, velvety comfort dish that is ideal for elegant dinner parties or intimate evenings. This Crab & Shrimp Seafood Bisque is made with a combination of crab and shrimp in a creamy, delicious broth that is seasoned with spices, herbs, & garlic. This soup is flavorful, healthy, nutritious, protein-loaded, and low in carbs as well. This Crab & Shrimp Seafood Bisque uses cream cheese & heavy cream instead of all-purpose flour & starches to create an indulgent, decadent texture that won’t raise blood sugar levels. This Crab & Shrimp Seafood Bisque is a very modest yet classy dish that feels decadent without sacrificing the keto diet. Serve it by itself or with a fresh green salad or keto-friendly bread for a full meal.

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STATS:

  • Calories: 330 kcal
  • Diet: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free
  • Preparation Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: Twenty-five mins
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Serving Size: 1½ cups
  • Servings: 6
  • Cuisine: American / French-inspired
  • Course: Soup / Main

EQUIPMENT:

  • Large pot
  • Spatula
  • Immersion blender
  • Ladle
  • Serving bowls

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 pieces garlic
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 2 tbsp. tomato puree
  • One tsp. Old Bay seasoning
  • One tsp. paprika
  • ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
  • Salt & pepper
  • 4 cups seafood stock
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 4 oz. cream cheese
  • 8 oz. cooked lump crab meat
  • 8 oz. cooked shrimp
  • 1 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp. fresh parsley

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INSTRUCTION:

  1. We can liquefy the butter over moderate flame in a large saucepan.
  2. We can add the celery, onion, and garlic to the pan and sauté for approximately five minutes or till it gets tender.
  3. Then we can add Old Bay, black pepper powder, paprika, tomato puree, salt, and cayenne pepper in the pan and mix.
  4. Cook all the components for one to two minutes.
  5. When it gets simmer add wine & seafood stock & cook for ten minutes.
  6. Turn down the heat and add cream cheese and heavy cream.
  7. We can stir till all of the cream cheese gets melted and mix properly.
  8. Then we use an immersion blender to mix till it gets cream.
  9. Add shrimp, lemon juice, and crab & mix lightly.
  10. Then we can simmer for an additional five minutes.
  11. Take the ladle and pour the bisque into the bowl.

TIPS:

  • We can add cream or cheese and simmer gradually rather than boiling to prevent curdling.
  • You can add a slice of butter at the time of serving to make it richer.
  • We can add the hot sauce or crushed red pepper to make the bisque spicier.
  • You can use a bit more broth or cream to thin your bisque if it’s too thick.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • You could put the leftover crab & shrimp bisque in the sealed box and store this bisque for 3 to 4 days.

FREEZER:

  • We could put the crab & shrimp bisque in the freezer-safe box and store this dish for 3 months.

FAQs:

Is this crab & shrimp bisque low in carbs?

  • Yes, this crab & shrimp bisque is low in carbs and it only comprises 5g total carbs, 3g fiber, 2g net carbs, and 24g protein is present in per serving of this dish.

Will we store this crab & shrimp bisque?

  • You can transfer the leftover crab & shrimp bisque to the closed box and store this bisque for 3 to 4 days in the fridge and 2 months in the freezer.

Can I make this bisque with the frozen crabs & shrimp?

  • Yes we can easily make this crab & shrimp bisque with the frozen crab and shrimp but we just have to properly thaw and drain all the excess moisture before adding it in the pan.

How can I make this crab & shrimp bisque dairy-free?

  • We can replace the heavy cream with the coconut cream to make this crab & shrimp bisque dairy-free but the texture may get alter.

Is this crab & shrimp bisque spicy?

  • This crab & shrimp bisque is just little bit spicy; we can modify the amount of spice level according to our liking.

How we can serve this crab & shrimp bisque?

  • We can serve this crab & shrimp bisque with the keto-friendly biscuit, cloud bread, or freshly chopped salad.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 330 kcal
Total Carbs: 5g
Net Carbs: 3g
Protein: 24g
Fat: 24g
Fiber: 2g
Sodium: 840mg
Potassium: 410mg
Vitamin A: 0.000162 g
Calcium: 0.12 g
Iron: 0.0018 g