Creamy Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque

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Creamy Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque

Luxurious • Comforting • Flavor-Packed

Description

Creamy Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque is a smooth, velvety soup loaded with tender shrimp, sweet lump crab meat, and a deeply flavorful creamy base. This elegant bisque feels fancy enough for special occasions but is surprisingly easy to make at home. Each spoonful is rich, savory, and perfectly balanced without being heavy.

Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

Seafood

  • ½ lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, chopped
  • ½ lb lump crab meat, shells removed

Base

  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Liquids & Cream

  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups seafood stock (or chicken stock)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup whole milk (optional, for lighter texture)

Seasoning

  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • ½ tsp Old Bay seasoning (optional but recommended)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Optional Garnish

  • Fresh parsley or chives
  • Extra crab meat
  • Crusty bread or oyster crackers

Instructions

  1. Sauté aromatics
    Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook 3–4 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Make the roux
    Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir constantly for 1–2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
  3. Build the bisque
    Slowly whisk in seafood stock until smooth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Add seasoning
    Stir in paprika, cayenne, Old Bay, salt, and pepper.
  5. Add seafood
    Add shrimp and cook 3–4 minutes until just pink. Gently fold in crab meat.
  6. Finish with cream
    Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream (and milk if using). Simmer gently for 5 minutes—do not boil.
  7. Adjust & serve
    Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with garnish.

Tips for Best Results

  • Use fresh seafood for the sweetest flavor.
  • Warm the cream before adding to avoid temperature shock.
  • If bisque thickens too much, thin with warm stock or milk.

Serving Suggestions

  • Serve with crusty bread or garlic toast
  • Pair with a simple green salad
  • Ideal as a starter or light main dish
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Health Benefits

  • 🦐 High-quality protein for muscle and satiety
  • 🦀 Rich in zinc & vitamin B12
  • 🧈 Healthy fats support energy and fullness
  • 🍲 Warm, comforting meal ideal for colder days

 

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