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🦀🦐🦞 Luxurious Seafood Bisque with Crab, Shrimp, and Lobster 🦀🦐🦞

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Treat yourself to a decadent, restaurant-quality dish with this creamy seafood bisque. Featuring shrimp, crab, and lobster, it’s the perfect comfort food for any seafood lover. With its rich, flavorful base and fresh seafood, this bisque is ideal for a special occasion or a cozy dinner at home.

Ingredients

Seafood:

1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined

1/2 lb lump crab meat

1/2 lb lobster meat, chopped

Base:

4 tbsp butter

1 small onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

3 cups seafood or chicken broth

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup white wine (optional)

Seasoning:

1 tsp Old Bay seasoning

1/2 tsp paprika

Salt and pepper to taste

Garnish (optional):

Fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1: Cook the Aromatics

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  1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing for 3–4 minutes until softened and fragrant.

Step 2: Make the Roux

  1. Stir in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly, to create a smooth, thick roux.

Step 3: Add the Liquids

  1. Slowly pour in the broth and white wine (if using), whisking to combine until the mixture thickens.
  2. Add the heavy cream, Old Bay seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 4: Add the Seafood

  1. Stir in the shrimp, crab, and lobster meat.
  2. Cook for 5–7 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and fully cooked through.

Step 5: Serve

  1. Ladle the bisque into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm with crusty bread or crackers.

Tips and Variations

Broth Choice: Use seafood broth for a more robust flavor, but chicken broth works well if seafood broth isn’t available.

Blended Base: For an ultra-smooth texture, blend the base (before adding the seafood) using an immersion blender.

Vegetable Additions: Add diced carrots, celery, or bell peppers for extra flavor and texture.

Spicy Kick: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a spicy twist.

Make It Dairy-Free: Substitute heavy cream with coconut cream for a dairy-free option.

How to Store Seafood Bisque

Refrigerating:

Store the bisque in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove over low heat to prevent overcooking the seafood.

Freezing:

Seafood bisque doesn’t freeze well due to the cream base, which can separate upon thawing. For best results, freeze the base without the seafood, then add fresh seafood when reheating.

FAQs

  1. Can I use frozen seafood?
    Yes! Thaw frozen seafood before adding it to the bisque to ensure even cooking.
  2. What can I serve with seafood bisque?
    Crusty bread, oyster crackers, or a simple green salad pair wonderfully with this bisque.
  3. Can I substitute the seafood?
    Absolutely! Swap shrimp, crab, or lobster for scallops, mussels, or even white fish like cod. Adjust cooking times accordingly.
  4. Why is my bisque too thick or too thin?

If too thick: Add more broth or cream, a little at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.

If too thin: Simmer the bisque longer to reduce it, or whisk in a small slurry of flour and water.

  1. Can I omit the wine?
    Yes, you can skip the wine without sacrificing much flavor. Add a splash of lemon juice for brightness instead.

Enjoy this rich and indulgent seafood bisque! Whether served for a holiday dinner or a casual evening, it’s sure to impress. Let us know how you made it your own!

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