Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque Recipe
A rich and creamy Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque featuring tender seafood simmered in a luscious, spiced broth finished with fresh herbs. This flavorful soup is perfect for a comforting meal and pairs beautifully with crusty bread or oyster crackers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Seafood Bisque Base
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 1 small carrot, grated
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups seafood stock or fish broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup dry white cooking wine or seafood stock (non-alcoholic)
Seafood and Seasoning
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 1 cup medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
Garnish and Serving
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Paprika for sprinkling
- Crusty bread or oyster crackers
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter with olive oil. Add the finely chopped onion, minced garlic, celery, and grated carrot. Sauté the mixture for about 5-7 minutes or until the vegetables are soft and fragrant.
- Create Roux: Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the sautéed vegetables, stirring continuously for about 2 minutes. This step creates the roux which will thicken your bisque.
- Add Liquids: Gradually pour in the seafood stock while stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Stir in the heavy cream and white cooking wine (or additional seafood stock if preferred non-alcoholic). Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, allowing it to thicken slightly.
- Incorporate Seafood and Seasonings: Add the lump crab meat and peeled, deveined shrimp into the pot. Season with smoked paprika, Old Bay seasoning, and optional cayenne pepper. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
- Simmer Bisque: Allow the bisque to simmer gently for 15-20 minutes until the shrimp are fully cooked and the flavors meld together. Avoid boiling to keep seafood tender.
- Serve: Ladle the hot bisque into bowls. Garnish each serving with chopped fresh parsley and a sprinkle of paprika. Serve with crusty bread or oyster crackers on the side for dipping and extra texture.
Notes
- For a thicker bisque, allow it to simmer a few minutes longer to reduce slightly.
- Respect cooking times for shrimp to avoid rubbery texture.
- To keep the bisque non-alcoholic, substitute white wine with additional seafood stock.
- Fresh seafood yields best flavor but canned or frozen can be used in a pinch.
- Adjust cayenne pepper to your heat preference or omit for mild flavor.
Keywords: Crab bisque, Shrimp bisque, Seafood soup, Creamy bisque, Old Bay seafood soup, Comfort food, Easy seafood recipes
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