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Seafood Bisque with Crab, Shrimp, and Lobster

A decadent and creamy bisque featuring the rich flavors of crab, shrimp, and lobster. This dish is perfect for special occasions or when you’re craving a restaurant-quality meal at home.

Ingredients

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  • Seafood:½lb shrimp, peeled and deveined½lb lump crab meat½lb lobster meat, choppedBase and Aromatics:4 tbspbutter1small onion, chopped2cloves garlic, mincedThickening and Liquid:¼ cupall-purpose flour3 cupsseafood or chicken broth1 cupheavy creamSeasoning:1 tspOld Bay seasoning½ tsppaprikaSalt and pepper to tasteGarnish:Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)Crusty bread for serving (optional)
  • ½lb shrimp, peeled and deveined½lb lump crab meat½lb lobster meat, chopped
  • ½lb lump crab meat½lb lobster meat, chopped
  • ½lb lobster meat, chopped
  • Base and Aromatics:4 tbspbutter1small onion, chopped2cloves garlic, mincedThickening and Liquid:¼ cupall-purpose flour3 cupsseafood or chicken broth1 cupheavy creamSeasoning:1 tspOld Bay seasoning½ tsppaprikaSalt and pepper to tasteGarnish:Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)Crusty bread for serving (optional)
  • 4 tbspbutter1small onion, chopped2cloves garlic, minced
  • 1small onion, chopped2cloves garlic, minced
  • 2cloves garlic, minced
  • Thickening and Liquid:¼ cupall-purpose flour3 cupsseafood or chicken broth1 cupheavy creamSeasoning:1 tspOld Bay seasoning½ tsppaprikaSalt and pepper to tasteGarnish:Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)Crusty bread for serving (optional)
  • ¼ cupall-purpose flour3 cupsseafood or chicken broth1 cupheavy cream
  • 3 cupsseafood or chicken broth1 cupheavy cream
  • 1 cupheavy cream
  • Seasoning:1 tspOld Bay seasoning½ tsppaprikaSalt and pepper to tasteGarnish:Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)Crusty bread for serving (optional)
  • 1 tspOld Bay seasoning½ tsppaprikaSalt and pepper to taste
  • ½ tsppaprikaSalt and pepper to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Garnish:Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)Crusty bread for serving (optional)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)Crusty bread for serving (optional)
  • Crusty bread for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1️⃣Cook the Aromatics:In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened and fragrant.2️⃣Make the Roux:Stir in the flour, cooking for 1-2 minutes while stirring constantly. This helps remove the raw flour taste and creates a thickening base for the bisque.3️⃣Add Liquids:Gradually whisk in the seafood broth, ensuring a smooth mixture.Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer, then add the heavy cream, Old Bay seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.4️⃣Add Seafood:Gently stir in the shrimp, crab, and lobster meat. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and fully cooked. Be careful not to overcook the seafood.5️⃣Serve:Ladle the bisque into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.Serve warm with crusty bread or crackers for dipping
  2. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened and fragrant.2️⃣Make the Roux:Stir in the flour, cooking for 1-2 minutes while stirring constantly. This helps remove the raw flour taste and creates a thickening base for the bisque.3️⃣Add Liquids:Gradually whisk in the seafood broth, ensuring a smooth mixture.Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer, then add the heavy cream, Old Bay seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.4️⃣Add Seafood:Gently stir in the shrimp, crab, and lobster meat. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and fully cooked. Be careful not to overcook the seafood.5️⃣Serve:Ladle the bisque into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.Serve warm with crusty bread or crackers for dipping
  3. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened and fragrant.
  4. 2️⃣Make the Roux:Stir in the flour, cooking for 1-2 minutes while stirring constantly. This helps remove the raw flour taste and creates a thickening base for the bisque.3️⃣Add Liquids:Gradually whisk in the seafood broth, ensuring a smooth mixture.Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer, then add the heavy cream, Old Bay seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.4️⃣Add Seafood:Gently stir in the shrimp, crab, and lobster meat. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and fully cooked. Be careful not to overcook the seafood.5️⃣Serve:Ladle the bisque into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.Serve warm with crusty bread or crackers for dipping
  5. Stir in the flour, cooking for 1-2 minutes while stirring constantly. This helps remove the raw flour taste and creates a thickening base for the bisque.3️⃣Add Liquids:Gradually whisk in the seafood broth, ensuring a smooth mixture.Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer, then add the heavy cream, Old Bay seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.4️⃣Add Seafood:Gently stir in the shrimp, crab, and lobster meat. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and fully cooked. Be careful not to overcook the seafood.5️⃣Serve:Ladle the bisque into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.Serve warm with crusty bread or crackers for dipping
  6. 3️⃣Add Liquids:
  7. Gradually whisk in the seafood broth, ensuring a smooth mixture.Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer, then add the heavy cream, Old Bay seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.4️⃣Add Seafood:Gently stir in the shrimp, crab, and lobster meat. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and fully cooked. Be careful not to overcook the seafood.5️⃣Serve:Ladle the bisque into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.Serve warm with crusty bread or crackers for dipping
  8. Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer, then add the heavy cream, Old Bay seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.4️⃣Add Seafood:Gently stir in the shrimp, crab, and lobster meat. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and fully cooked. Be careful not to overcook the seafood.5️⃣Serve:Ladle the bisque into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.Serve warm with crusty bread or crackers for dipping
  9. 4️⃣Add Seafood:
  10. Gently stir in the shrimp, crab, and lobster meat. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and fully cooked. Be careful not to overcook the seafood.5️⃣Serve:Ladle the bisque into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.Serve warm with crusty bread or crackers for dipping
  11. 5️⃣Serve:Ladle the bisque into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.Serve warm with crusty bread or crackers for dipping
  12. Ladle the bisque into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.
  13. Serve warm with crusty bread or crackers for dipping

Notes

Seafood Broth:For an extra depth of flavor, use homemade seafood stock made from shrimp shells and lobster shells.Texture:For a smoother bisque, blend the soup base (before adding the seafood) with an immersion blender.
Texture:For a smoother bisque, blend the soup base (before adding the seafood) with an immersion blender.

  • Author: Chef Stella