Best Creamy Shrimp And Crab Bisque Recipes

CREAMY SEAFOOD BISQUE

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This deceptively simple bisque makes a special first course or even a casual meal with a salad or bread. I like to top bowlfuls with shredded Parmesan cheese and green onions. -Wanda Allende, Orlando, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth
2 cups whole baby clams, drained
1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups lump crabmeat, drained
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add red onion and mushrooms; saute for 4-5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended; add tomato paste. Gradually whisk in broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes., Add clams and shrimp; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5-10 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink, stirring occasionally. Stir in crab and cream; heat through (do not boil). Serve with cheese and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Fat 36g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 197mg cholesterol, Sodium 1232mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

SHRIMP BISQUE II

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Wonderful recipe that takes some time to prepare but is the best you'll have! You'll be able to impress your guests with a flambe at a point in the preparation. Adjust the seasonings to your taste.

Provided by AFGLEZ

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Seafood

Time 1h15m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

¾ cup butter
1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
3 quarts seafood stock
salt and pepper to taste
1 ½ pounds medium shrimp - peeled, deveined and shells reserved
1 pound onions, minced
¼ cup butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons paprika
¼ cup tomato paste
3 fluid ounces brandy
1 quart heavy cream, heated
3 dashes hot pepper sauce
3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning TM
½ cup dry sherry

Steps:

In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine 3/4 cup butter and flour. Cook, stirring, until flour taste disappears, about 7 minutes. Stir in seafood stock and season with salt and pepper. Simmer 15 minutes, then remove from heat and set aside.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook shrimp shells and onion in 1/4 cup butter until onion is translucent. Stir in garlic, paprika and tomato paste and cook until brown. Stir in brandy and light it on fire. Let it simmer until reduced and thickened. Stir in reserved stock, reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh or cheesecloth.
Return strained mixture to a simmer in the saucepan. Pour in cream.
Dice shrimp and cook until opaque in a medium skillet over medium heat. Stir into soup and simmer 5 minutes. Season with pepper sauce, Worcestershire and Old Bay. Stir in sherry just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.3 g, Cholesterol 190.5 mg, Fat 38 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 22.9 g, Sodium 604.4 mg, Sugar 2.3 g