Description
Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque: Luxuriously silky and velvety, this bisque features tender crab meat and shrimp in a creamy, coconut-infused broth. Garlic, paprika, thyme, lemon, and fresh parsley bring bright, restaurant-worthy flavor. Gluten-free and dairy-rich, it’s perfect for elegant dinners, holiday gatherings, or a cozy weeknight feast that treats seafood lovers to pure comfort in every spoonful. Pair with crusty gluten-free bread to complete the experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp gluten free flour
- 2 cups seafood or vegetable broth
- 1 cup coconut milk or cooking cream
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
- 1/2 lb lump crab meat
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and celery and cook 4-5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Sprinkle in gluten free flour and stir constantly for 1 minute to form a light roux.
- Gradually whisk in broth until smooth. Stir in coconut milk or cream and tomato sauce.
- Add paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer gently for 10-12 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in shrimp and cook 3-4 minutes until pink and tender.
- Gently fold in crab meat and heat through for 2 minutes.
- Finish with lemon juice and fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Gluten-free option: use gluten-free flour and gluten-free broth.
- For dairy-free: substitute coconut milk with almond milk and skip butter or use a dairy-free spread.
- Do not overcook shrimp to keep them tender.
- Best served with crusty gluten-free bread or a light salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: Approximately 330 per serving
- Sugar: About 3-4 g per serving
- Sodium: Approximately 600-900 mg per serving
- Fat: Approximately 22-25 g per serving
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 13-14 g per serving
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 6-8 g per serving
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 8-9 g per serving
- Fiber: Approximately 1-2 g per serving
- Protein: Approximately 22 g per serving
- Cholesterol: Approximately 150-180 mg per serving
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