Best 6 Decadent And Easy Crab Bisque Recipes

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Unlock the culinary secrets of preparing a decadent and easy crab bisque that will tantalize your taste buds with its rich flavors and creamy texture. Indulge in the art of crafting this exquisite dish, a symphony of fresh crab, aromatic vegetables, and a velvety broth infused with herbs and spices. Experience the joy of creating a homemade bisque that captures the essence of the sea, transforming simple ingredients into an opulent feast for the senses.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

DECADENT AND EASY CRAB BISQUE



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This is an easy and quick recipe that my sister and I devloped. It's definitely not in the low fat category but it sure is satisfying!

Provided by LifeIsGood

Categories     Crab

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup unsalted butter
4 tablespoons flour, divided
4 cups half-and-half, divided
1 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons salt
pepper
1 lb crabmeat (don't skimp here..a good, canned variety comes from Phillips)
chives, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Saute onion in the butter, over medium heat, until translucent.
  • Add 2 T. of the flour to the onions, mixing well with a wooden spoon. Cook for about a minute.
  • Add 3 cups of the half-and-half, heavy cream, salt and pepper. Whisk while bringing up to a boil (you can turn up the heat a bit here - just be careful not to scald the cream).
  • Shake 2 T. of the flour and 1 cup of the half-and-half - using a jar with a lid. Shake until the flour is blended well.
  • Add to the soup by whisking. Keep whisking until the soup thickens.
  • Stir in the crab and cook for about 5 more minutes.
  • Ladle the soup into the bowls and garnish with snipped chives, if desired.

CRABMEAT BISQUE MADE EASY



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This is not a thick soup, yet it is creamy and so smooth to the palette. The aroma when cooking makes you want some before the potatoes are soft. I have made modifications due to allergy to corn (such as rice flour). I allow mine to slow-simmer with lid slightly ajar. Stir often so the film does not form on top. I have doubled my batch and still never have any for the freezer.

Provided by Tammye S Green

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Bisque Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

cooking spray
3 tablespoons butter
½ cup diced celery
¼ cup minced onion
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
¼ teaspoon ground thyme
¼ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper
¼ cup rice flour
1 cup seafood stock, or more as needed
1 pint half-and-half
1 pint heavy whipping cream
½ cup milk
2 cups cooked crabmeat

Steps:

  • Spray a stockpot with cooking spray.
  • Melt butter in the prepared stockpot over medium heat; cook and stir celery, onion, paprika, seafood seasoning, thyme, salt, and white pepper until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Whisk flour into vegetable mixture until smooth and dissolved. Pour seafood stock over vegetable mixture.
  • Mix half-and-half, cream, and milk into broth mixture; decrease heat and simmer until bisque is thickened, about 15 minutes. Add crabmeat and simmer bisque until crabmeat is heated through, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541.9 calories, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 194.7 mg, Fat 47.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 16.6 g, SaturatedFat 29 g, Sodium 458.7 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

CRAB BISQUE



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I've enjoyed cooking and baking ever since my 4-H days in rural Iowa. The zesty seasonings in this bisque nicely complement the subtle flavor of crab.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2-1/2 cups milk
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Stir in the bouillon, cream, crab, mushrooms, basil, garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon Creole seasoning and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring frequently. Season to taste with remaining Creole seasoning and pepper if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 849mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

BLUE CRAB BISQUE



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Blue crab bisque is classic New Orleans cuisine with serious French influences. Garnish with jumbo lump crabmeat for an authentic down-at-the-bayou bowl of soul.

Provided by Justin Devillier

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 large blue crab shells, fresh or frozen
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 yellow onions, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 rib celery, diced
1 cup white wine
4 cups Water
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 lemon
1 cup day-old bread cubes, divided, any white bread
kosher salt
ground white pepper
4 ounces lump blue crab meat, picked over
1/2 bunch chives

Steps:

  • Crabs: Preheat oven to 425 F. Place crabs on a roasting pan and bake in the oven about 30 minutes, until deep red and slightly browned. In a stockpot set over medium heat, add olive oil and roasted crabs, breaking them up with a wooden spoon as they cook, 5 minutes. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery (the "holy trinity" of Cajun cooking) and stir, cooking just till the vegetables soften, 5 minutes.
  • Stock: Add wine and stir to deglaze the pan. Turn heat to high and cook 6-8 minutes, until the wine has nearly evaporated. Add tomato paste and water. Stir, bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat. Cover and simmer, 45 minutes.
  • Bisque: Remove the crab shells from the stock and discard. (If you miss a couple small pieces of shell, don't worry: they'll get strained out later.) Ladle the stock into the blender, then add the juice of half a lemon and ¾ cup bread cubes. Season with a big pinch of salt and a small pinch of pepper. Cover and let sit so the bread can absorb some of the liquid, 30-60 seconds. Blend on low speed (to avoid splattering hot liquid) for 30 seconds. As the soup blends, turn to high to emulsify, 1 more minute. Taste to adjust for seasoning and texture-the soup should coat the back of a spoon. Add remaining bread, small pinches of salt and pepper, and blend on high to further thicken and emulsify, 1½ more minutes. Taste again for seasoning, then strain through a chinois to remove any small shell pieces, using the back of a ladle to push the soup through into a bowl.
  • Assembly: Ladle bisque into individual serving bowls. Chop chives into ½-inch lengths (you should have about a ½ cup total). Garnish each bowl with crab meat and chives. Serve immediately.

EASY CRAB BISQUE



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So easy, so good. Great on a winter night. I tend to add more old bay seasoning, salt and pepper after tasting.

Provided by JenMac

Categories     Crab

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of asparagus soup
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 1/4 cups milk
1/4 cup half-and-half
2 (6 ounce) cans crabmeat
1/4 cup dry sherry
1/4 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.8, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 55, Sodium 1850, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 2.3, Protein 21.2

IMITATION CRAB BISQUE



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Easy to make cream-based soup with imitation crab that has been enjoyed by family and friends for years. I recommend warm sourdough bread for dipping.

Provided by REBECKY579

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound imitation crabmeat
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of shrimp soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
⅔ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup chopped onion
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
1 dash Worcestershire sauce, or more to taste
1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 quart half-and-half

Steps:

  • Combine imitation crab, both condensed soups, mayonnaise, onion, bell pepper, celery, seafood seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, and pepper in a stock pot. Slowly add half-and-half and bring to a simmer. Simmer until hot, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.4 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Fat 32 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 1414.7 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh crab meat. Fresh crab meat has a more delicate flavor and texture than frozen or canned crab meat.
  • Make your own crab stock. Crab stock is easy to make and adds a lot of flavor to the bisque. You can use crab shells, crab legs, or even canned crab meat to make stock.
  • Don't overcook the crab meat. Crab meat cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked crab meat will become tough and rubbery.
  • Add vegetables to the bisque. Vegetables such as carrots, celery, and onions add flavor and texture to the bisque. You can also add other vegetables, such as potatoes or corn.
  • Use a good quality white wine. The white wine in the bisque should be of good quality. A dry white wine will work best.
  • Serve the bisque with crusty bread or crackers. Crusty bread or crackers are the perfect accompaniment to crab bisque.

Conclusion:

Crab bisque is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. With its creamy texture, rich flavor, and abundance of crab meat, crab bisque is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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