Go Back
–+ servings
Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque

Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque

Delight your taste buds with this rich Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque, a perfect blend of flavors and textures.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 0.5 pound cooked shrimp peeled, deveined, and chopped
  • 0.5 pound cooked crab meat shells removed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.25 cup celery finely chopped
  • 0.25 cup carrot finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper optional
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 4 cups seafood or chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp sherry optional
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • Fresh herbs parsley, chives, or dill

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add celery, carrot, onion, and garlic; sauté until vegetables are tender.
  3. Stir in paprika and cayenne pepper, cooking for an additional minute.
  4. Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir to combine.
  5. Slowly add in the seafood or chicken broth, stirring constantly until smooth.
  6. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
  7. Stir in shrimp, crab meat, tomato paste, and heavy cream. Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes until heated through.
  8. Add sherry, if using, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  9. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 18gFat: 24g

Notes

This bisque can be customized with different seafood and flavors for a personal touch.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!