🦐🦀 Creamy Seafood Bisque – Luxurious, comforting, and brimming with fresh ocean flavor!
This velvety bisque combines shrimp, crab, and scallops (or fish) with aromatic vegetables, rich seafood stock, and a splash of cream for the ultimate cozy bowl of goodness. Perfect for special occasions or a gourmet weeknight treat.

✅ Save this restaurant-quality bisque for your next elegant dinner night!

🍲 Creamy Seafood Bisque

👥 Servings: 4–6
⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 30 minutes
🕰️ Total Time: 45 minutes
🥄 Difficulty: Medium
🧠 Nutrition (per serving, based on 6 servings):

  • Calories: ~295 kcal
  • Protein: 21g
  • Fat: 18g
  • Carbs: 12g
    (Values may vary depending on cream, stock, and seafood used)
    ✅ Low-carb | High-protein | Gluten-free option with cornstarch

🧾 Ingredients

🦞 Seafood:

  • ½ lb shrimp (peeled, deveined, tails removed)
  • ½ lb lump crab meat (or imitation if preferred)
  • ½ lb sea scallops or firm white fish (optional)

🧅 Vegetables:

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 1 carrot, finely grated
  • 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

🍷 Liquids & Base:

  • ¼ cup dry white wine (optional)
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour (or cornstarch for GF)
  • 3 cups seafood stock (or chicken stock)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ¼ cup tomato paste

🌿 Seasonings:

  • 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Pinch of cayenne (optional)
  • Fresh chopped parsley (for garnish)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Sauté vegetables:
In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery. Cook until softened (about 5–6 minutes). Stir in garlic and cook 1 more minute.

2️⃣ Deglaze (optional):
Pour in wine, simmer 2–3 minutes until reduced.

3️⃣ Make roux:
Sprinkle flour, stir well to coat veggies. Cook 1–2 minutes to remove raw flour taste.

4️⃣ Add liquids and seasonings:
Slowly whisk in stock. Stir in tomato paste, bay leaf, Old Bay, paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne (if using). Simmer 10–12 minutes.

5️⃣ Add seafood:
Add shrimp, scallops, and crab. Simmer 5–6 minutes until shrimp are pink and scallops opaque.

6️⃣ Stir in dairy:
Lower heat. Add cream and milk. Gently heat for 2–3 minutes (do not boil).

7️⃣ Blend (optional):
Use an immersion blender for a smooth bisque before adding seafood—or leave chunky for texture.

8️⃣ Finish:
Remove bay leaf, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.

🥣 Serving Ideas:

Ladle into warm bowls and top with a swirl of cream, fresh parsley, or a few whole shrimp/crab pieces.
Pair with crusty bread, sourdough, or oyster crackers.

🔄 Variations:

  • Spicy Bisque: Add ½ tsp cayenne and a dash of hot sauce.
  • Keto Version: Skip flour and milk, double the cream.
  • Dairy-Free: Use coconut cream and olive oil instead of butter.
  • Budget-Friendly: Use imitation crab and white fish instead of scallops.

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