Creamy Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque

Introduction

Rich, velvety, and packed with seafood flavor, this creamy bisque combines shrimp and lump crab meat in a luscious, seasoned broth. Perfect as a starter or a main course, it’s an elegant yet easy dish to make at home.

Ingredients

For the Seafood Bisque:

  • 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 1/2 lb crab meat, preferably lump

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • 1 onion, finely chopped

  • 1 carrot, finely diced

  • 2 stalks celery, finely diced

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1/4 cup tomato paste

  • 3 cups seafood or fish broth

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • 1 tsp dried thyme

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

For Thickening:

  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

How to Make