Shrimp and Crab Bisque

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 rib celery, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup dry sherry
• 2 cups seafood stock
• 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 pound cooked crabmeat
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, celery, garlic, thyme, oregano and cayenne pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the sherry and cook until it is almost evaporated, about 2 minutes.
4. Add the seafood stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Add the shrimp and crabmeat and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.
6. Stir in the cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve hot.

Interesting Facts

• Bisque is a French specialty that is prepared with cream and usually a type of seafood.
• This dish is a great way to use up leftover cooked shrimp and crabmeat.
• Sherry adds a nice depth of flavor to the bisque.