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Easy Seafood Bisque with Crab, Shrimp, and Lobster

A rich and elegant seafood bisque made with crab, shrimp, and lobster, simmered in a flavorful broth and blended for a smooth, restaurant-quality soup that’s surprisingly easy to prepare at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: French
Calories: 232
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup lump crab meat
  • 1 cup large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 lobster tail meat removed
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 4 cups seafood stock
  • Salt to taste
  • Black or white pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, then sauté until softened and translucent.
  3. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2–3 minutes until slightly darkened and fragrant.
  4. Gradually whisk in the seafood stock, then bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Let the soup simmer for about 10 minutes to develop flavor.
  6. Add the crab meat, shrimp, and lobster meat to the pot.
  7. Reduce heat and simmer for 8–10 minutes until the seafood is just cooked.
  8. Use an immersion blender to blend half of the bisque for a creamy texture.
  9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  10. Serve hot in warmed bowls.

Notes

Do not overcook the seafood to keep the bisque tender and silky. Blending only part of the soup creates the perfect balance of creaminess and texture.