Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy delight of Triple Seafood Bisque, a luxurious soup that combines tender crab, succulent shrimp, and sweet lobster in a velvety base flavored with white wine and Old Bay seasoning. This recipe is perfect for impressing guests at special occasions or enjoying a cozy night at home. With its elegant presentation and depth of flavor, it’s sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire. Whether served as a starter at a dinner party or a comforting main course for a weeknight meal, this bisque is easy to prepare and customizable based on seafood availability. Elevate your dining experience by pairing it with crusty bread or garlic toast, and finish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges for added zest.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 lb crab meat
- 1/2 lb cooked lobster meat, chopped
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups seafood broth or fish stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat and cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes until pink; remove and set aside.
- Sauté onion, garlic, celery, and carrot in the remaining butter for about 4-5 minutes until soft.
- Add flour to vegetables to create a roux; cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in seafood broth until smooth; continuously stir to avoid lumps.
- Mix in heavy cream, wine (if using), Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper; let simmer for about 10-15 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Gently add crab meat, lobster, and cooked shrimp; simmer for another 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: For varied flavors, consider adding scallops or other shellfish. Ensure you taste as you go to adjust seasoning levels accurately.