Indulge in the luxurious flavors of this Creamy Seafood Bisque, brimming with fresh shrimp, crab, and lobster.
This classic bisque offers a velvety base, seasoned with a touch of Old Bay and paprika for a subtle kick that elevates the natural sweetness of the seafood.
Perfect for a cozy dinner or special gathering, this dish can be served with crusty bread for an impressive yet comforting meal.
Let’s dive into the recipe and learn how to create this delicious bisque in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 lb lump crab meat
- 1/2 lb lobster meat, chopped
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups seafood or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
Add onion and garlic, sautéing for 3–4 minutes until onions are translucent and garlic is fragrant.
Step 2: Sprinkle in flour and stir to create a paste with the butter and aromatics.
Cook for 1–2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
Step 3: Gradually pour in broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Allow the broth and roux to thicken.
Step 4: Add heavy cream, Old Bay, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Bring the bisque to a gentle simmer, letting flavors blend for 5 minutes.
Step 5: Add shrimp, crab, and lobster to the pot.
Stir gently and cook for 5–7 minutes until shrimp are pink and seafood is heated through.
Step 6: Ladle bisque into bowls. Garnish with parsley if desired, and serve hot with crusty bread or crackers.
Serving suggestions: Pair with crusty bread or oyster crackers for a satisfying meal.
FAQs
1. Can I freeze leftover bisque?
Yes, you can freeze the bisque, but cream-based soups may separate when thawed.
Reheat slowly over low heat, stirring to recombine.
2. Can I use pre-cooked shrimp, crab, or lobster?
Yes, pre-cooked seafood works well. Add it at the end of cooking to avoid overcooking.
3. Can I make this bisque dairy-free?
Absolutely! Substitute dairy-free butter and use coconut milk or almond milk for a dairy-free option.
Creamy Seafood Bisque
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1/2 lb lump crab meat
- 1/2 lb lobster meat chopped
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cup seafood or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sautéing for 3–4 minutes until onions are translucent and garlic is fragrant.
- Sprinkle in flour and stir to create a paste with the butter and aromatics. Cook for 1–2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
- Gradually pour in broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Allow the broth and roux to thicken. Add heavy cream, Old Bay, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the bisque to a gentle simmer, letting flavors blend for 5 minutes. Add shrimp, crab, and lobster to the pot. Stir gently and cook for 5–7 minutes until shrimp are pink and seafood is heated through.
- Ladle bisque into bowls. Garnish with parsley if desired, and serve hot with crusty bread or crackers.
