Description
Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque is a rich, creamy soup packed with bold coastal flavor. Tender shrimp and delicate lump crab meat are simmered in a buttery, seasoned broth with a splash of cream and a touch of sherry. This easy recipe brings restaurant-style seafood bisque right to your kitchen. It’s perfect for cozy dinner ideas, elegant starters, or a quick but comforting meal. This easy dinner recipe is sure to satisfy seafood lovers looking for gourmet comfort.
Ingredients
1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 pound lump crab meat, fresh or canned and drained
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 celery stalk, finely chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups seafood or chicken stock
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup dry sherry or white wine (optional)
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
Squeeze of lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
1. Melt butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, garlic, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5–7 minutes.
2. Stir in flour to form a roux. Cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly.
3. Gradually whisk in the stock. Add tomato paste, Old Bay, paprika, salt, black pepper, cayenne (if using), and sherry or wine. Simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Lower heat and stir in heavy cream and half-and-half. Simmer gently—don’t boil.
5. Add shrimp and cook 3–4 minutes until pink. Stir in crab meat and cook 2 minutes more to heat through.
6. Adjust seasoning, add lemon juice if desired. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Don’t overcook the seafood—shrimp becomes rubbery quickly. Add at the end and just cook through.
For a smoother texture, you can blend the soup before adding the seafood.
Add a splash of lemon at the end to brighten the flavors and cut the richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 180mg