Description
This Creamy Crab and Shrimp Bisque is a luxurious and flavorful seafood soup made with tender shrimp, lump crab meat, and a rich, velvety broth. Perfect for a cozy dinner or an elegant appetizer, this bisque delivers restaurant-quality taste with easy, homemade preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ pound lump crab meat
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, finely diced
- 2 stalks celery, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 3 cups seafood broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Shrimp: Boil shrimp for 2-3 minutes until pink, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot, melt butter and cook onion, carrot, celery, and garlic for 5-7 minutes until soft.
- Build Flavor: Stir in tomato paste, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Thicken the Soup: Sprinkle flour over vegetables, stir, then gradually add seafood broth while stirring constantly.
- Simmer the Bisque: Bring to a simmer and let cook for 15 minutes.
- Blend (Optional): Use an immersion blender to create a smoother texture.
- Add Seafood and Cream: Stir in crab meat, chopped shrimp, heavy cream, and milk. Simmer for 5 more minutes.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and add more salt or pepper if needed.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls, garnish with parsley, and serve with crusty bread.
Notes
- Use fresh seafood for the best flavor.
- If the bisque is too thick, add more seafood broth to adjust consistency.
- For extra depth, add a splash of lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup, Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French, American