Creamy Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque
This Creamy Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque Recipe is pure comfort in a bowl. The soup is rich, smooth, and full of seafood flavor. Each spoon gives you warm creamy joy.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked crab meat
- 1 cup cooked chopped shrimp
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small chopped onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 3 cups seafood or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 bay leaf
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Sauté the Aromatics
- Heat butter and oil in a pot. Add onion and garlic. Cook until soft.
Add Flour for Thickening
- Add flour to the pot. Stir well. Cook for one minute to remove raw taste.
Add Broth Slowly
- Pour broth slowly. Stir the soup until it becomes smooth and creamy.
Add Seasonings
- Add paprika, thyme, salt, pepper, tomato paste, and bay leaf. Mix well.
Simmer the Soup
- Cook on low heat for 10 minutes. Let the flavors blend together.
Blend the Soup
- Remove the bay leaf. Blend the soup until smooth and creamy.
Add Cream and Milk
- Add heavy cream and milk. Stir well. Cook for five minutes on low.
Add Seafood
- Add shrimp and crab. Stir gently so the seafood warms without overcooking.
Adjust Seasoning
- Taste the soup. Add more salt, pepper, or paprika if needed.
Serve Hot
- Serve the soup in bowls. Add fresh parsley on top.
Notes
- Do not boil the soup after adding cream. It may curdle.
- Use fresh seafood for the best flavor and sweetness.
- If you want a thicker bisque, add one more teaspoon of flour in step two.
- Add a splash of white wine for extra richness.
- Replace shrimp with lobster for a luxury version.
- Add cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.
- Blend only half the soup if you want a chunkier texture.