Seafood Bisque with Crab, Shrimp, and Lobster Recipe
A rich and creamy Seafood Bisque featuring tender crab meat, succulent shrimp, and sweet lobster tail simmered in a flavorful tomato and seafood stock base, blended to a smooth yet chunky texture perfect for an elegant meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 1 cup large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lobster tail, meat removed from shell
Base
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 cups seafood stock
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Add tomato paste: Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to deepen and enhance the flavors.
- Simmer seafood stock: Gradually pour in the seafood stock while stirring. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for about 10 minutes to meld flavors.
- Add seafood and cook: Fold in the lump crab meat, peeled shrimp, and lobster tail meat. Simmer on low heat until the shrimp turns pink and all seafood is cooked through, approximately 5 minutes.
- Blend bisque: Use an immersion blender to puree about half of the bisque, creating a creamy texture while leaving some chunks of seafood for bite and visual appeal.
- Season and serve: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed, then serve the bisque hot for a comforting and indulgent seafood experience.
Notes
- Ensure shrimp are peeled and deveined prior to cooking for best texture and presentation.
- Using fresh seafood stock enhances the overall flavor, but store-bought can be used in a pinch.
- For a richer bisque, optionally add a splash of cream at the end of cooking.
- Immersion blender allows for controlled blending without losing all chunks of seafood.
- This bisque pairs beautifully with crusty bread or a light salad.
Keywords: seafood bisque, crab bisque, shrimp bisque, lobster bisque, creamy seafood soup, French seafood soup
