Easy Crab Bisque Recipe: A Creamy Seafood Delight

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. Lightly coat a stockpot with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
2. In the prepared stockpot, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté celery, onion, paprika, seafood seasoning, thyme, salt, and white pepper until the onion becomes translucent, approximately 5 minutes. Whisk in flour until completely smooth and dissolved. Gradually pour in seafood stock, ensuring a smooth consistency.
3. Combine half-and-half, cream, and milk into the broth mixture. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently until the bisque thickens, about 15 minutes. Add crabmeat and continue to simmer until the crabmeat is thoroughly heated, approximately 5 minutes more. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 542 kcal
• Fat Content: 47 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 2 g
• Sodium Content: 459 mg
• Protein Content: 17 g
• Cholesterol Content: 195 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 14 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 29 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g