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Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque

Indulge in Creamy Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque Delight

Enjoy a luxurious Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque, a perfect blend of sweetness and comfort, ideal for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bisque
  • 1 pound Fresh Shrimp Peel and devein before use
  • 1 pound Lump Crab Meat Use fresh for best results
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Can use olive oil for a lighter option
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 medium Onion Diced
  • 2 stalks Celery Chopped
  • 2 medium Carrots Diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste Optional for a creamy white bisque
  • 1/4 cup Flour Substitute with gluten-free option if needed
  • 4 cups Seafood/Chicken Broth
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning Can substitute with Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf Remove before serving
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with half-and-half
For Garnish
  • to taste Fresh Parsley or Chives Chopped
  • 2 wedges Lemon For serving

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Immersion blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the seafood by peeling and deveining shrimp and removing any shells from crab meat.
  2. Melt butter and olive oil in a large pot, then sauté diced onions, chopped celery, and carrots for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, then mix in tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables, stir to coat, and cook for another minute.
  5. Gradually add seafood or chicken broth while stirring. Stir in Old Bay seasoning, paprika, and bay leaf; simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Use an immersion blender to blend to desired texture, leaving some seafood chunks.
  7. Lower heat, mix in heavy cream and seafood, then simmer for 5-7 minutes.
  8. Season to taste, remove bay leaf, ladle into bowls, and garnish with parsley or chives and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Using fresh seafood elevates the flavor; avoid overcooking shrimp for the best texture.

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