Crab Bisque in 20 Minutes

Indulge in the luxurious flavors of the coast with this Quick and Creamy Crab Bisque, ready in just 20 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights or an elegant starter, this recipe combines buttery sautéed onions and garlic with rich seafood stock, delicate lump crab meat, and a touch of fragrant paprika and cayenne. The addition of heavy cream creates a velvety texture, while a quick blend gives you the perfect balance of creamy and chunky. Finished with fresh parsley for a pop of freshness, this easy crab bisque proves that you don’t need hours to create a restaurant-quality dish. Bursting with rich seafood flavor and a hint of spice, this comforting bisque is perfect to wow your guests or satisfy a weeknight craving.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup cooked lump crab meat
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 3 cups seafood stock
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized pot, melt the butter over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.

Step 3

Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to deepen its flavor.

Step 4

Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the mixture and stir well to combine, cooking for another minute to remove the raw flour taste.

Step 5

Gradually whisk in the seafood stock to ensure there are no lumps. Let the mixture come to a simmer.

Step 6

Add the lump crab meat to the pot, stirring gently to combine.

Step 7

Stir in the heavy cream, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Allow the bisque to heat through but do not let it boil.

Step 8

Use an immersion blender to puree the bisque slightly for a smoother texture, leaving some pieces of crab intact for a chunkier consistency if desired.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 10

Ladle the crab bisque into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1334.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1342.9

Total Fat 108.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 61.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 430.8mg	0%
Sodium 3823.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 24.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.9g	0%
Total Sugars 6.8g
Protein 51.8g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 263.7mg	0%
Iron 5.6mg	0%
Potassium 1458.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 76.2%

Protein: 16.2%

Carbs: 7.5%