Description
A rich and creamy seafood bisque that’s quick to make and perfect for dinner ideas or weekend indulgence. This easy recipe is packed with shrimp and lump crab, blended into a velvety broth with herbs, cream, and classic seafood seasonings. Whether you’re searching for a healthy snack, cozy dinner, or elegant appetizer, this bisque checks all the boxes for food ideas that impress without stress.
Ingredients
4 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups seafood stock (or chicken stock)
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 pound lump crab meat
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons fresh parsley or chives, chopped
Instructions
1. Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, carrot, and garlic. Cook for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are soft and fragrant.
2. Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to remove raw flour taste.
3. Slowly whisk in seafood stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth, or leave some texture if preferred.
5. Stir in shrimp and crab. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
6. Add heavy cream and season with Old Bay, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5 more minutes.
7. Serve hot, garnished with parsley or chives and a slice of crusty bread.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh seafood and high-quality stock.
To reheat, warm slowly over low heat and stir constantly to avoid curdling.
If freezing, omit the cream and add it in fresh when reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
Keywords: creamy seafood bisque, shrimp bisque, crab soup, easy dinner, seafood recipe