Name: Seafood Bisque with Crab, Shrimp, and Lobster
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: French-inspired
Ingredients: 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/2 lb lump crab meat; 1/2 lb lobster meat, cooked and chopped; 4 tbsp butter; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup dry white wine (or vegetable broth); 2 cups seafood or vegetable broth; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 1 tsp smoked paprika; Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Description

Seafood Bisque with Crab, Shrimp, and Lobster is a luxurious, creamy dish loaded with fresh seafood flavors. Perfect for a cozy dinner or special occasion, this bisque comes together in under 45 minutes. Serve with crusty bread and fresh salad for a complete meal. It’s a comforting, restaurant-worthy recipe you can easily whip up at home!

Ingredients

Scale

1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 lb lump crab meat
1/2 lb lobster meat, cooked and chopped
4 tbsp butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/4 cup dry white wine (or vegetable broth)
2 cups seafood or vegetable broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the flour to make a roux and cook for 1-2 minutes.
Slowly whisk in the white wine (or vegetable broth) and seafood broth. Stir until smooth.
Add the tomato paste, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Stir in the heavy cream, bringing the bisque back to a gentle simmer.
Add the shrimp, crab, and lobster meat. Cook for 5 minutes, until the shrimp is pink and the seafood is heated through.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Serve with crusty bread or fresh salad to complement the richness of the bisque.
For a non-alcoholic version, swap the white wine with vegetable broth.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge.
Freeze for up to 2 months, though the texture may change slightly upon thawing.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: French-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 350 kcal
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 750mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 180mg

Keywords: Seafood Bisque with Crab, Shrimp, and Lobster, creamy bisque, seafood soup