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seafood bisque recipe
Faiza Shabir

Luxurious Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque Recipe

This Luxurious Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque Recipe is rich, creamy, and packed with elegant seafood flavor. Tender shrimp and sweet crab simmer in a velvety broth with butter, cream, and aromatics. It feels restaurant-quality but comes together easily at home. Perfect for special dinners or cozy nights in.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: French-Inspired
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 2 celery stalks finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups seafood or chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine optional
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional
  • 1/2 tsp salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup cooked shrimp chopped
  • 1 cup lump crab meat
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley optional garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onion, celery, and garlic and sauté 4–5 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in flour and cook 1–2 minutes to form a roux.
  4. Add tomato paste and cook 1 minute.
  5. Slowly whisk in broth and white wine, stirring to prevent lumps.
  6. Simmer 8–10 minutes until slightly thickened.
  7. Stir in heavy cream, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
  8. Add shrimp and crab and simmer 3–5 minutes until heated through.
  9. Blend partially for smoother texture if desired.
  10. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use fresh lump crab for the best flavor and texture.
  • Do not overcook seafood to keep it tender.
  • Blend half the soup for a creamy texture while keeping chunks.
  • Store refrigerated up to 2 days and reheat gently without boiling.

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