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The Best Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque

This seafood bisque combines the delicate sweetness of crab and shrimp with a velvety, flavorful broth that’s infused with aromatic herbs, a hint of spice, and a splash of cream. Perfect for special occasions, dinner parties, or a cozy night in, this bisque transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality experience right in your own kitchen.
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Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Seafood
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • ⅓ cup celery chopped
  • ⅓ cup green onions chopped
  • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 8 oz cooked shrimp cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 8 oz crab meat
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped celery and green onions and sauté until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
  3. Stir in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes, whisking constantly to remove the raw flour taste.
  4. Warm the milk in the microwave or on the stove, then slowly pour it into the saucepan, whisking continuously to prevent lumps.
  5. Whisk in the heavy cream, tomato paste, Old Bay seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Bring the mixture to a low simmer over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until the bisque thickens, about 5–7 minutes.
  7. Gently fold in the shrimp and crab meat, cooking until heated through, about 3–5 minutes.
  8. Serve the bisque hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
  9. Enjoy!