Here’s a rich, elegant Luxury Seafood Bisque recipe that combines crab, shrimp, and lobster for a deeply flavorful, velvety soup — perfect for special occasions or indulgent dining at home.
🦞 Luxury Seafood Bisque with Crab, Shrimp, and Lobster
🍽️ Serves: 6 | ⏰ Prep Time: 30 mins | Cook Time: 45 mins
🧾 Ingredients
Seafood
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6 oz lobster meat (tail or claw), chopped
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6 oz lump crab meat
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6 oz shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
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Optional: Seafood shells for making a stock
Base
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4 tbsp unsalted butter
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 small shallot, finely chopped
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1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 medium carrots, finely chopped
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2 ribs celery, finely chopped
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1 tbsp tomato paste
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1/2 cup dry sherry or white wine
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3 tbsp all-purpose flour
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3 cups seafood or fish stock (or homemade using shells)
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 cup whole milk
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1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
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1/2 tsp paprika
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Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste
Garnish
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Fresh chives or parsley, finely chopped
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A drizzle of cream or lobster oil
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Make the Seafood Stock (Optional)
If using shells:
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In a pot, sauté shrimp/lobster shells in 1 tbsp butter until pink.
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Add a chopped onion, celery stalk, and carrot.
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Cover with 4 cups water, bring to a boil, then simmer for 30–45 minutes.
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Strain and reserve liquid as stock.
2. Sauté the Aromatics
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In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, melt 4 tbsp butter with 1 tbsp olive oil.
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Add chopped onion, shallot, celery, and carrots. Sauté for 6–8 minutes until soft.
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Stir in garlic and tomato paste. Cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Deglaze and Thicken
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Add the flour and stir for 2 minutes to cook off the raw taste.
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Slowly pour in sherry (or wine), scraping up bits from the pan.
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Gradually add stock while whisking to prevent lumps.
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Simmer for 20 minutes uncovered, allowing flavors to blend.
4. Blend for Smoothness
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Use an immersion blender to purée the mixture until smooth, or blend in batches using a countertop blender (be careful with hot liquids).
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Return to pot. Stir in cream, milk, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
5. Add Seafood
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Add shrimp and lobster first; cook gently for 5–6 minutes until just done.
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Stir in crab meat last, cooking for another 2–3 minutes.
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Do not boil — keep it at a gentle simmer.
6. Serve
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Ladle into bowls. Garnish with fresh chives, a drizzle of cream, or lobster oil.
🔥 Tips for Extra Luxury
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Add a splash of cognac or brandy before blending for depth.
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Serve with toasted baguette slices or puff pastry rounds.
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For a richer bisque, replace some of the milk with more cream.