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Crab Bisque
A creamy and flavorful shrimp and crab bisque that's perfect for a special holiday meal, an easy lunch, or a quick prep-ahead dinner!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 5 cups
Calories: 336 kcal
Course:
Soup , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ¼ cup (½ stick) butter (I typically use salted butter, but unsalted butter is also fine)
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- ¼ cup finely chopped celery
- ¼ cup Sliced scallions
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth, vegetable broth, or seafood stock
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Seafood Seasoning (such as Old Bay seasoning)
- 2 cups half-and-half or heavy cream
- 8 ounces jumbo lump or lump crabmeat
- 8 ounces fully-cooked baby shrimp or “salad shrimp” (or additional 8 ounces of crabmeat)
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- Garnish: sliced scallions (green onions) or chives and chopped fresh parsley or thyme
- For serving: oyster crackers or bread
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and scallions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-high and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the broth thickens and the vegetables are tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and whisk in the sherry, ketchup, tomato paste, seafood seasoning, and cream.
- Bring to a simmer, but do not let it boil. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then add the crab and shrimp. Cook just until the crab and shrimp are warmed through, about 5 more minutes.
- Ladle into individual bowls and garnish with additional sliced scallions or fresh herbs, if desired.
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Notes
- This recipe yields a relatively small portion of soup -- about 5 cups. If you're feeding a larger family, I recommend doubling all of the ingredients.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
336kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
194mg
(65%)
Sodium
1255mg
(52%)
Potassium
410mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
784IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
206mg
(21%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 336
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 336kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 194mg | 65% |
| Sodium | 1255mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 410mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 784IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 206mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.