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The Best Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque Recipe

The Best Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque Recipe

Discover how to make The Best Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque Recipe at home with this easy guide.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 625 kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • whisk
  • microwave

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients

  • 4 Tbsp. Butter
  • C. Celery, chopped
  • C. Green onions, chopped
  • 1 ½ C. Heavy whipping cream
  • 2 C. Whole milk
  • 3 Tbsp. Flour
  • 1 Tbsp. Tomato paste
  • 8 oz. Cooked shrimp, cut into pieces
  • 8 oz. Crab meat
  • 1 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat on the stove.
  • Add the celery and green onions to the saucepan, and saute until beginning to soften.
  • Stir in the flour, and saute for another minute.
  • Heat the milk in the microwave until warm, and pour into the saucepan. Whisk to combine completely until all lumps are gone.
  • Whisk in the heavy whipping cream, tomato paste, Old Bay seasoning and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Bring to a low simmer, and continue to cook until the bisque thickens.
  • Stir in the shrimp and crab meat, and cook until heated through.
  • Serve topped with fresh parsley for garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 625kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 31gFat: 49gSaturated Fat: 31gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 318mgSodium: 1171mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g
Keyword crab bisque, easy bisque, Homemade Soup, seafood bisque, shrimp bisque, soup recipe
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