Best Recipe for Tasty Seafood Soup with Crab and Shrimp
Dive into the ultimate seafood indulgence with this Seafood Soup with Crab and Shrimp—a rich, flavorful dish that brings the taste of the ocean straight to your bowl. Perfect for a cozy dinner or an impressive starter!
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz lump crab meat
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups seafood stock (or chicken stock)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, celery, and carrots. Cook for 5–7 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add tomatoes and seasoning
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, Old Bay seasoning, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes to release the flavors.
- Deglaze and simmer
- Pour in the white wine (if using) and let it simmer for 2 minutes. Add the seafood stock and bring the soup to a gentle boil.
- Cook the shrimp and crab
- Reduce the heat to low. Add the shrimp and crab meat to the pot and simmer for 5–7 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and are fully cooked.
- Finish with cream
- Stir in the heavy cream and let the soup simmer gently for another 3–5 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve with crusty bread or crackers for a satisfying meal.
Tips for the Perfect Seafood Soup
- Fresh Ingredients: Use the freshest shrimp and crab meat for the best flavor.
- Stock Boost: Enhance the seafood stock with shrimp shells or crab shells boiled beforehand.
- Custom Add-Ins: Add clams, mussels, or fish chunks for more seafood variety.
This Seafood Soup with Crab and Shrimp is an irresistible combination of creamy richness and fresh seafood flavors—perfect for satisfying cravings or impressing guests! 🦀🍤
