Description
Luxuriously rich, ultra creamy, and packed with tender seafood, this Creamy Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque brings the flavor of a seaside bistro straight to your kitchen. Whether you need quick dinner ideas, cozy comfort food, or a decadent easy recipe for guests, this soup is perfect. It’s the ideal choice for anyone craving savory food ideas with a touch of elegance — great for easy dinners or lunch with leftovers.
Ingredients
4 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup onion, finely diced
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups seafood stock
2 cups heavy cream
2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 pound lump crab meat
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat.
2. Add onion and celery; sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
3. Add garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.
4. Sprinkle in flour to form a roux, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes.
5. Slowly whisk in seafood stock until smooth. Simmer for 5 minutes.
6. Stir in Old Bay seasoning, paprika, and cayenne.
7. Lower heat, add heavy cream, and simmer for 10 minutes to thicken.
8. Add shrimp and crab; cook 5–6 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque.
9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
10. Garnish with chopped parsley and a sprinkle of paprika before serving.
Notes
Use fresh lump crab meat for best flavor and texture.
Don’t overcook the shrimp — they should be just opaque.
Reheat gently to avoid breaking the creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 970mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: creamy bisque, seafood soup, crab and shrimp bisque, easy dinner, cozy comfort food