Decadent and Easy Crab Bisque

Indulge in the velvety richness of this Decadent and Easy Crab Bisque, a seafood lover's dream that's as effortless to prepare as it is elegant to serve. This creamy, flavor-packed soup combines sweet, tender lump crab meat with a luscious base of seafood stock, heavy cream, and dry sherry, all elevated by the aromatic kick of garlic, shallots, and Old Bay seasoning. Perfect for an elegant dinner or comforting lunch, this bisque comes together in just 40 minutes, making it a go-to recipe for both weeknight indulgence and special occasions. Serve it piping hot, garnished with fresh parsley, alongside crusty bread or hearty croutons for a restaurant-quality experience at home. Get ready to impress your guests—or simply spoil yourself—with this gourmet yet approachable dish!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 medium, finely chopped Shallots
• 2 cloves, minced Garlic
• 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 3 cups Seafood stock
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• 1 teaspoon White pepper
• 1 tablespoon Dry sherry
• 8 ounces, lump or claw, picked over for shells Crab meat
• 0.5 teaspoon, or to taste Salt
• 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional, for garnish) Fresh parsley
• 0 (optional, for serving) Croutons or crusty bread

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the finely chopped shallots and sauté until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the shallots and garlic, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes to form a roux. Be careful not to let it brown.

Step 5

Gradually whisk in the seafood stock, ensuring there are no lumps. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 6

Add the heavy cream, tomato paste, Old Bay seasoning, and white pepper. Stir well to combine, then let the soup simmer for 10 minutes to thicken and develop flavors.

Step 7

Pour in the dry sherry and stir to mix thoroughly.

Step 8

Gently fold in the crab meat and simmer for 5 more minutes. Be careful not to break up the crab meat too much.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed.

Step 10

Serve the crab bisque hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired. Pair with croutons or crusty bread for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1443.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1795.2

Total Fat 136.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 77.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 484.1mg	0%
Sodium 5629.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 64.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.4g	0%
Total Sugars 11.5g
Protein 58.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 377.3mg	0%
Iron 6.4mg	0%
Potassium 1635.1mg	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: 71.5%

Protein: 13.6%

Carbs: 14.9%