Creamy Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque – A Rich, Luxurious Comfort Bowl Recipe
This Creamy Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque is a rich, luxurious comfort soup perfect for seafood lovers. Made with a blend of fresh crab and shrimp, simmered with aromatic vegetables and Old Bay seasoning, then enriched with heavy cream for a smooth, velvety texture. Garnished with fresh parsley, this bisque offers a decadent yet comforting bowl ideal for warming up on any day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood and Dairy
- 1 cup cooked crab meat
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup heavy cream (or substitute with coconut milk for a lighter version)
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 1 carrot, diced
Seasonings and Liquids
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 cup seafood stock (or chicken stock)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, celery, and carrot. Cook until the vegetables are soft and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Add Seasoning: Stir in the Old Bay seasoning and cook for an additional minute to release its aroma and flavor into the vegetable base.
- Simmer Stock: Pour in the seafood stock and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and deepen.
- Incorporate Cream: Reduce the heat to low and slowly stir in the heavy cream, letting it gently combine with the simmering broth to create a creamy bisque.
- Add Seafood: Gently fold in the cooked crab meat and shrimp, cooking for 3-5 minutes until the seafood is warmed through. Season with salt and pepper according to taste.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the bisque into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve hot for a comforting meal.
Notes
- For a smoother bisque, use an immersion blender to puree the soup before adding the seafood.
- Leftover bisque should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consumed within three days.
- Reheat gently on the stove to avoid curdling the cream.
- Pair the bisque with fresh crusty bread or a light salad for a complete meal.
Keywords: Seafood bisque, Crab bisque, Shrimp bisque, Creamy seafood soup, Comfort food, Old Bay seasoning recipe, Easy bisque
