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.
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
In a medium-sized pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to deepen its flavor.
Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the mixture and stir well to combine, cooking for another minute to remove the raw flour taste.
Gradually whisk in the seafood stock to ensure there are no lumps. Let the mixture come to a simmer.
Add the lump crab meat to the pot, stirring gently to combine.
Stir in the heavy cream, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Allow the bisque to heat through but do not let it boil.
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.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Ladle the crab bisque into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1343 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.1 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.5 g | 308% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 431 mg | 144% | |
| Sodium | 3824 mg | 166% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.0 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.8 g | ||
| Protein | 51.8 g | 104% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 264 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1459 mg | 31% | |
*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.
