Seafood Bisque with Crab, Shrimp, and Lobster
This rich and creamy seafood bisque combines succulent shrimp, tender crab meat, and sweet lobster in a flavorful broth. Perfect for a cozy dinner or special occasion, this bisque is guaranteed to satisfy your seafood cravings. Serve with crusty bread for the ultimate indulgence
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup, Seafood
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 lb lump crab meat
- 1/2 lb lobster meat, chopped
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups seafood or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup white wine (optional)
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Aromatics: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Make the Roux: Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add Liquids: Slowly pour in the broth and white wine (if using), stirring until the mixture thickens. Add the heavy cream, Old Bay seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Add Seafood: Stir in the shrimp, crab, and lobster meat. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm with crusty bread.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, you can blend the bisque before adding the seafood if you prefer a creamier consistency.
- If you don’t have lobster meat, you can substitute with additional shrimp or crab.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 120mg