Description
Indulge in this rich and comforting Creamy Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque, a seafood lover’s dream that’s perfect for easy dinners or elegant entertaining. This easy recipe delivers velvety texture and bold flavors with tender shrimp, sweet lump crab meat, and a seasoned creamy broth. Ideal for cozy nights or when you need quick dinner ideas that impress, this bisque offers a perfect balance of luxury and simplicity. Whether you’re planning a hearty lunch, a romantic dinner, or looking for new food ideas, this dish fits the bill. It’s one of those healthy-ish comfort meals that’s hard to forget.
Ingredients
4 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 ribs celery, finely chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups seafood stock or chicken broth
1 ½ cups heavy cream
2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon dried thyme
8 ounces lump crab meat
10 ounces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley or thyme for garnish
Instructions
1. Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in tomato paste and flour. Cook for 2 minutes to create a roux base.
3. Gradually whisk in seafood stock or broth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
4. Add heavy cream, Old Bay, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
5. Stir in shrimp and crab meat. Cook until shrimp turns pink, about 5–6 minutes.
6. Garnish with parsley or thyme and serve hot with crusty bread.
Notes
Use lump crab meat (not shredded) for the best texture and flavor.
Don’t boil the bisque after adding cream—keep it at a gentle simmer to avoid curdling.
Add shrimp and crab at the end to avoid overcooking and maintain tenderness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: creamy seafood bisque, shrimp and crab bisque, easy dinner ideas