Indulge in the rich flavors of the sea with this creamy and smoky crab bisque, enhanced with sweet corn. Perfect for a cozy night in or as an impressive starter for a dinner party.
Ingredients: 1 lb lump crab meat. 1/4 cup unsalted butter. 1/4 cup all-purpose flour. 1 small onion, diced. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 red bell pepper, diced. 1 cup corn kernels. 4 cups seafood or chicken broth. 1 cup heavy cream. 1/4 tsp smoked paprika. 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper. Salt and pepper to taste. Chopped parsley for garnish.
Instructions: In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion, garlic, and red bell pepper. Saut until softened. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and cook, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes. Slowly pour in broth while stirring to avoid lumps. Add corn kernels, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in heavy cream and lump crab meat. Cook for an additional 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
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