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Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque

  • Author: Sally Thompson
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x

Description

Rich, creamy, and deeply flavorful, this Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque is the perfect dish for seafood lovers looking for an indulgent yet approachable meal. Whether you’re hunting for easy dinner ideas, quick comfort food, or a show-stopping starter, this easy recipe brings restaurant-quality taste straight to your kitchen. Blending sweet crab meat, succulent shrimp, aromatic veggies, and a velvety cream base, it’s an irresistible soup you’ll crave year-round. Perfect for dinner ideas, holiday gatherings, or a romantic night in, this is the ultimate comfort seafood dish that’s as satisfying as it is elegant.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
  • 1/2 lb lump crab meat
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 3 cups seafood stock (or chicken stock)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Pinch of cayenne (optional)
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Optional garnish: chopped parsley, oyster crackers or toasted bread

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan, melt butter and olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onion, celery, and garlic. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until soft.
  3. Stir in flour to create a roux. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  4. Pour in white wine, scraping the pan to deglaze. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
  5. Add seafood stock, tomato paste, Old Bay, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne (if using). Simmer for 10–15 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
  7. Return to low heat. Stir in cream, milk, and lemon juice.
  8. Add shrimp and crab meat. Cook for 5–7 minutes, until shrimp is cooked through.
  9. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve garnished with parsley or crackers.

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