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Creamy Seafood Bisque with Crab, Shrimp & Lobster

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Nothing says comfort and luxury quite like a bowl of rich, velvety seafood bisque. This elegant soup is packed with tender shrimp, sweet crab, and succulent lobster in a creamy, flavorful broth infused with garlic, herbs, and classic Old Bay seasoning. Whether you’re serving it for a special dinner, holiday gathering, or simply treating yourself, this restaurant-quality bisque is surprisingly easy to make at home.

🛒 Ingredients

• ½ lb (225 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined 🍤
• ½ lb (225 g) lump crab meat 🦀
• ½ lb (225 g) cooked lobster meat, chopped 🦞
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 🧈
• 1 small onion, finely diced 🧅
• 2 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
• 1 celery stalk, finely diced
• 1 small carrot, finely diced 🥕
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups seafood broth or fish stock 🥣
• 1 cup heavy cream 🥛
• ½ cup dry white wine (optional) 🍷
• 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped 🌿
• Lemon wedges, for serving 🍋

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the Shrimp

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes until pink and just cooked through. Remove the shrimp and set aside.

2. Sauté the Vegetables

Add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the same pot. Stir in the onion, garlic, celery, and carrot. Cook for 5–6 minutes until softened and fragrant.

3. Make the Roux

Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir continuously for 1–2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.

4. Build the Bisque

Slowly whisk in the seafood broth until smooth. Add the heavy cream, white wine (if using), Old Bay seasoning, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the soup thickens slightly.

5. Add the Seafood

Gently stir in the crab meat, lobster meat, and cooked shrimp. Simmer for another 5 minutes until everything is heated through. Avoid boiling to keep the seafood tender.

6. Serve

Ladle the hot bisque into serving bowls. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges for a bright, fresh finish. Pair with crusty artisan bread or buttery garlic toast for the perfect meal.

💡 Tips

• For an extra silky bisque, blend the cooked vegetables before adding the seafood.
• Fresh seafood provides the best flavor, but high-quality frozen seafood works well too.
• A splash of sherry can be used instead of white wine for a deeper, richer flavor.
• Garnish with extra lobster chunks or crab meat for a stunning presentation.

⏱️ Prep Time: 20 minutes
🍳 Cook Time: 25 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 45 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4
🔥 Calories: Approximately 460 per serving