Description
Enjoy a rich and creamy Crab And Shrimp Seafood Bisque featuring fresh seafood, smoked turkey bacon, and plant-based cream, all enhanced with natural spices and herbs for a comforting and flavorful meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood
- 1 cup fresh crab meat
- 1 cup fresh shrimp, peeled
Base Ingredients
- 4 slices smoked turkey bacon
- 1 cup plant-based cream
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Liquids and Seasonings
- 4 cups seafood or vegetable stock
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Finely chop yellow onion, celery, carrot, and garlic. In a large pot, sauté smoked turkey bacon until crispy, then add the chopped vegetables. Cook until they soften and become aromatic to build the flavor base.
- Add the Liquids and Spices: Pour in seafood or vegetable stock, apple cider vinegar, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), fresh thyme, and bay leaves. Stir in the natural gelling agent and simmer gently to meld the flavors and thicken the bisque.
- Introduce Creaminess: Slowly whisk the plant-based cream into the simmering broth, creating a rich, velvety texture for the bisque.
- Add Seafood: Gently fold in the fresh crab meat and peeled shrimp. Cook for a few minutes, ensuring the seafood remains tender and juicy.
- Final Seasoning: Remove bay leaves and thyme sprigs. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, adjusting to highlight the seafood’s natural sweetness and the smoky undertones.
Notes
- Use fresh seafood for the best flavor.
- Add crab and shrimp near the end to avoid overcooking.
- Simmer gently to preserve delicate flavors.
- Whisk the plant-based cream slowly to prevent lumps.
- Adjust bisque thickness by adding stock or modifying cooking time as preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: seafood bisque, crab bisque, shrimp bisque, creamy seafood soup, plant-based cream soup, gluten free seafood
