Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque

Crab and Seafood Bisque is one of those soups that you expect to find in Five Star Dining. However, with this recipe, you can now make your own Crab and Seafood Bisque at home and save loads of money.

Bisque is actually a type of soup that is highly seasoned and can be made from seafood or fruits and vegetables.

This soup will come out creamy with a sweet flavor from the shrimp and also the brininess from the crab. This is the perfect recipe when you are in the mood for Seafood Soup, but do not want one that is going to take forever to make.

This soup can be ready to eat in slightly over 30 minutes.

Follow my simple recipe below and enjoy this delicious seafood soup tonight.

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What is Bisque?

Bisque comes from the French word that is the same. It basically means ‘twice cooked’. Which simply is what Bisque is. You cook the broth base first, then you will cook again when you have added the ingredients.

Could I add Lobster to this bisque?

You could add some Lobster if you want to add additional seafood. Lobster Bisque is quite popular also.

Why is the Bisque liquidly, instead of thick?

You probably did not use enough roux to thicken the soup.

Ingredients:

• Butter
• Celery
• Green onions
• Heavy whipping cream
• Whole milk
• Flour
• Tomato paste
• Shrimp
• Crab meat
• Old Bay seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to make Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque:

Step 1. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat on the stove.

Step 2. Add the celery and green onions to the saucepan, and saute until beginning to soften.

Step 3. Stir in the flour, and saute for another minute.

Step 4. Heat the milk in the microwave until warm, and pour it into the saucepan. Whisk to combine completely until all lumps are gone.

Step 5. Whisk in the heavy whipping cream, tomato paste, old bay seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste.

Step 8. Bring to a low simmer, and continue to cook until the bisque thickens.

Step 9. Stir in the shrimp and the crab meat.

Step 11. Cook until heated through.

Step 12. Serve topped with fresh parsley for garnish.

Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Crab and Seafood Bisque is one of those soups that you expect to find in Five Star Dining. However, with this recipe, you can now make your own Crab and Seafood Bisque at home and save loads of money. Bisque is actually a type of soup that is highly seasoned and can be made from seafood or fruits and vegetables.

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Ingredients 

• 4 Tbsp. Butter
• ⅓ C. Celery chopped
• ⅓ 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

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Instructions

• 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

Calories: 625kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 318mg | Sodium: 1171mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g

Author: Laura

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How should I store this soup?

This type of soup is easy to store. It does need to be cooled to room temperature before wrapping tightly or placing it in an airtight container. Once that is done, you can store the soup in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.

Can I freeze the Bisque?

Yes, Seafood Bisque can be frozen. Follow the same setup for storing in the refrigerator. Be sure the container is a freezer-safe container. It can be stored in the freezer for 3 months. The Bisque and the creamy sauce may go through a texture change when thawing.

How do I reheat the Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque?

If you had frozen the Bisque, let it thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Then place it in a saucepan and reheat slowly over low heat.

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