This velvety smooth bisque is packed with shrimp, crab, and a touch of white wine, making it the perfect seafood lover’s dish for a cozy meal or special occasion!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories per Serving: ~450
Ingredients
1/2 lb shrimp, peeled & deveined
1/2 lb lump crab meat
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 small carrot, finely diced
1/2 cup mushrooms, chopped (optional)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp butter
1/4 cup white wine
2 cups seafood broth (or chicken broth)- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 cup heavy cream- 1 tbsp tomato paste
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Salt & black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Sauté the Aromatics:
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrot, and mushrooms, cooking until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Deglaze with Wine & Add Seasonings:
- Pour in white wine, scraping up any browned bits.
- Stir in Old Bay, paprika, and tomato paste.
Simmer the Bisque:
- Add seafood broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat and cook for 15 minutes to develop flavor.
Add Seafood & Cream:
- Stir in shrimp and crab, cooking for 5 minutes until shrimp turn pink.
- Lower heat and slowly stir in heavy cream.
Finish & Serve:
- Add lemon juice and adjust seasoning with salt & pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Creamy, rich, and packed with seafood flavors! Quick & easy—ready in under 1 hour! Pairs beautifully with crusty bread or a glass of white wine! Easily customizable—swap shrimp or crab for lobster!
Helpful Tips
Want it thicker? Blend half the soup before adding seafood. Make it extra fancy by adding a drizzle of truffle oil before serving! For a deeper flavor, let the broth simmer for 30+ minutes before adding seafood.
Enjoy your Seafood Bisque—rich, elegant, and restaurant-quality at home! Let me know if you want more creamy soup recipes! 