Description
Creamy crab and shrimp seafood bisque is a rich, elegant soup loaded with tender shrimp, sweet crab meat, and a velvety cream base infused with aromatics and seafood stock. Perfect for a cozy dinner or special occasion, this bisque is comforting, luxurious, and packed with savory flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups seafood stock (or chicken stock)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning (or paprika)
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 lb cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1/2 lb lump crab meat
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Fresh parsley or chives (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and celery, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2–3 minutes to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in seafood stock and white wine (if using), stirring to avoid lumps. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes, until slightly thickened.
- Stir in cream, Old Bay seasoning, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Add chopped shrimp and crab meat. Cook gently for 2–3 minutes, until seafood is heated through.
- Stir in lemon juice. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley or chives.
Notes
- Use fresh, frozen, or canned seafood—just make sure it’s cooked and drained well.
- Blend part of the soup before adding seafood for a smoother texture.
- Serve with crusty bread, oyster crackers, or a fresh green salad.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently over low heat—do not boil.
- Make it gluten-free by using cornstarch instead of flour to thicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: seafood bisque, crab and shrimp soup, creamy seafood soup, elegant dinner recipe, seafood appetizer