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Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque

A rich and elegant seafood bisque made with tender crab, succulent shrimp, cream, and subtle aromatics. Velvety, comforting, and restaurant-worthy, this classic soup is perfect for special dinners or cozy seafood lovers’ meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Comfort Food, Main Course, Seafood, Soup, Special Occasion
Cuisine: American
Calories: 390
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp green onion chopped
  • 2 tbsp celery chopped
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour sifted
  • 2 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 8 oz crab meat
  • 4-8 oz small cooked shrimp or other seafood
  • 2 tbsp sherry wine optional

Method
 

  1. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add green onion and celery and cook until softened.
  2. Sprinkle in sifted flour and stir constantly for about 2 minutes to form a smooth roux.
  3. Warm milk in a separate saucepan, then slowly stir it into the roux. Cook, stirring until thickened.
  4. Stir in black pepper, tomato paste, and heavy cream until smooth and heated through.
  5. For a smoother bisque, carefully puree soup in a blender or food processor, then return it to the saucepan.
  6. Add crab meat, shrimp, and optional sherry. Stir gently and bring just to a simmer without boiling.
  7. Serve hot and enjoy immediately.

Notes

For deeper seafood flavor, add a splash of seafood stock. Garnish with fresh parsley or extra crab for serving.