{"id":2424,"date":"2026-03-13T23:49:32","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T23:49:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=2424"},"modified":"2026-03-13T23:49:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T23:49:32","slug":"crab-and-shrimp-seafood-bisque","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/13\/crab-and-shrimp-seafood-bisque\/","title":{"rendered":"Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque"},"content":{"rendered":"

Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This rich and creamy seafood bisque is packed with tender shrimp and sweet crab meat in a flavorful, velvety broth. It is the perfect comforting soup for seafood lovers and tastes like something you would order at a coastal restaurant.<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n

1 tablespoon olive oil
\n1\/2 cup onion, finely chopped
\n1\/4 cup celery, finely chopped
\n2 cloves garlic, minced
\n2 tablespoons butter
\n2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
\n2 cups seafood stock or chicken broth
\n1 cup heavy cream
\n1\/2 cup whole milk
\n1\/2 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
\n1\/2 pound lump crab meat
\n1 tablespoon tomato paste
\n1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
\n1\/2 teaspoon paprika
\n1\/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
\nSalt and black pepper to taste
\n1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
\n1 teaspoon lemon juice<\/p>\n

Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and celery and cook for about 4\u20135 minutes until softened.<\/li>\n
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.<\/li>\n
  3. Add the butter and let it melt. Sprinkle in the flour and stir constantly for about 1\u20132 minutes to form a roux.<\/li>\n
  4. Slowly whisk in the seafood stock or chicken broth, making sure there are no lumps. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.<\/li>\n
  5. Stir in the tomato paste, Old Bay seasoning, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Let the soup simmer for about 10 minutes so the flavors can develop.<\/li>\n
  6. Add the heavy cream and milk, stirring well to create a smooth and creamy texture.<\/li>\n
  7. Gently add the shrimp and cook for 3\u20134 minutes until they turn pink and tender.<\/li>\n
  8. Stir in the crab meat and cook for another 2 minutes just until heated through.<\/li>\n
  9. Season with salt, black pepper, and a splash of lemon juice.<\/li>\n
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Serving Suggestions<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Serve this delicious seafood bisque with warm crusty bread, garlic toast, or oyster crackers. A small drizzle of cream or extra parsley on top makes it look even more restaurant-style.<\/p>\n

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