Best 8 Easy Seafood Bisque Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our exquisite seafood bisque recipes, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Immerse yourself in the delightful aroma of freshly caught seafood, perfectly complemented by a rich and creamy broth infused with savory herbs and spices. Our collection features a variety of bisque recipes, each with its own unique flair, ensuring an unforgettable dining experience. From the classic lobster bisque, brimming with succulent lobster meat, to the elegant shrimp bisque, bursting with the sweetness of shrimp, our recipes cater to every seafood lover's desire. Discover the rich and flavorful crab bisque, where tender crab meat dances harmoniously with a velvety broth, or embark on a culinary adventure with our unique salmon bisque, where the delicate flavors of salmon shine through. Prepare to be captivated by our creamy seafood chowder, a hearty and comforting dish that combines the best of the sea with fresh vegetables and a creamy base. Elevate your culinary skills and impress your loved ones with these delectable seafood bisque recipes, a testament to the boundless creativity and flavors that seafood cuisine has to offer.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SEAFOOD BISQUE



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Special occasions call for extraordinary soups like this rich and creamy shrimp bisque.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup butter or margarine
1/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth (4 cups)
4 cups (1 qt) half-and-half
1/2 cup dry white wine or water
1/2 cup chopped drained roasted red bell peppers (from 7-oz jar)
12 oz cod fillet, cut into 1-inch pieces
12 oz uncooked peeled deveined medium shrimp, thawed if frozen and tails peeled
1/2 cup basil pesto
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • In 4-quart Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-high heat. Stir in flour. Gradually stir in broth, half-and-half and wine. Stir in bell peppers and cod. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in shrimp. Simmer uncovered 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp are pink and firm. Stir in pesto, salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 150 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 0 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 860 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1 g

SEAFOOD BISQUE



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We live on the Gulf Coast, where fresh seafood is plentiful. I adapted several recipes to come up with this rich bisque. It's great as a first course or an entree, and it can be made with just shrimp or crabmeat. -Pat Edwards, Dauphin Island, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
2-2/3 cups 2% milk
4 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1-1/2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) whole mushrooms, drained
3 tablespoons Madeira wine or chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Thinly sliced green onions, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine the first 8 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add the shrimp, crab and mushrooms. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Stir in the wine, salt and pepper; cook 2-3 minutes longer. Top with onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 127mg cholesterol, Sodium 817mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

EASY SEAFOOD BISQUE



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I've always enjoyed seafood bisque at restaurants and one day decided to try my hand at a homemade version. Everyone says this is one of the better recipes they've tasted. -Cindy Rogowski, Lancaster, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4-5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
2-1/4 cups milk
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of shrimp soup, undiluted
1 package (8 ounces) imitation crabmeat, chopped
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 20 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 1413mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

CREAMY SHRIMP AND CRAB BISQUE



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A delicious bisque made with shrimp and crab meat. A garnish of chopped green onions is always a delicious addition to this bisque.

Provided by Katrina Berry

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Seafood

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 ½ cups half-and-half cream
½ pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
½ pound pre-cooked crab meat
½ cup white wine

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, melt butter over a low heat. Stir in flour, salt, white pepper, bouillon granules, and onion. Blend 3/4 cup half-and-half cream into the mixture. Mix in shrimp and crab meat. Turn the temperature to medium heat and continue stirring until the mixture thickens.
  • Blend the remaining half-and-half cream and wine into the mixture. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Cholesterol 110.2 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 17.2 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 770.6 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

EASY SEAFOOD BISQUE



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Used to have this all the time as a kid, and lost the recipe some time ago. Have recently found it again, and putting it here for safe keeping! We always had this served over white rice, and it was YUMMY!!

Provided by iewe7726

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup butter
1 lb seafood (cut-up lobster, shelled shrimp, scallops, crabmeat, or imitation crabmeat, can be either fresh or fr)
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of shrimp soup
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of potato soup
1 cup heavy cream
4 cups half-and-half
hot pepper sauce, to taste
cream sherry, to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in large saucepan.
  • Add your choice of seafood and cook until done.
  • Add soups, heavy cream and half-and-half; stir until smooth.
  • Heat through. Season with hot pepper sauce and sherry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 833.6, Fat 71.2, SaturatedFat 44.1, Cholesterol 231.2, Sodium 2739.5, Carbohydrate 37.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 3.1, Protein 14.4

SHRIMP BISQUE



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Shrimp is a high-protein, low-fat food. And this soup is super easy.

Provided by USA WEEKEND Jean Carper

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
½ cup chopped yellow onion
½ pound cooked or raw shrimp, tails removed, cut in pieces
2 cups fat-free half-and-half
1 cup no-salt-added tomato sauce
¼ teaspoon hot chile sauce, or to taste
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon butter
¼ cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In saucepan, heat olive oil. Add red pepper and onion; saute on low heat until soft, 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add shrimp, half-and-half, tomato sauce, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Add butter.
  • Put 1/2 hot mixture in a blender and carefully process at high speed about 10 to 15 seconds, or until no large pieces remain. Transfer bisque into soup bowls.
  • Repeat with remaining mixture. Sprinkle on Parmesan cheese.
  • Optional garnishes: herbs and additional shrimp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 66.3 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 235.1 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

SHRIMP BISQUE



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I enjoy both Cajun and Mexican cuisine, and this rich, elegant soup combines the best of both. I serve it with a crispy green salad and glass of white wine for a simple but very special meal.-Karen Harris, Castle Rock, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup water
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons sodium-free chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup sour cream
Fresh cilantro, cubed avocado and additonal shrimp, optional

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended. Stir in the water, cream, chili powder, bouillon, cumin and coriander; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. , Cut shrimp into bite-size pieces; add to soup. Simmer 5 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. Gradually stir 1/2 cup hot soup into sour cream; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Heat through (do not boil). Garnish with cilantro, avocado and additional shrimp if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

VERY EASY SEAFOOD BISQUE



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I make this every Christmas because my whole family requests it. It's SO flavorful and tastes outstanding. This is a great comfort food as well as a zesty, creamy meal perfect for entertaining. I use canned crabmeat and it's great. I found that adding salt makes it too salty.

Provided by KadesMom

Categories     Spicy

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 (26 ounce) jar tomato and basil pasta sauce
1 (17 ounce) jar low-fat alfredo sauce
1 (13 3/4 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth
Tabasco sauce, to taste
1 dash crushed red pepper flakes
12 ounces raw shrimp, peeled and deveined or 12 ounces crabmeat
parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion, celery, red pepper and garlic in butter until tender.
  • Add tomato basil and alfredo sauces; stir to mix well.
  • Add chicken broth and Tabasco sauce; simmer over low heat about 15 minutes; stirring occasionally.
  • Add shrimp or crabmeat; cook until shrimp just turns pink if using shrimp.
  • Serve bisque garnished with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.6, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 96.2, Sodium 137, Carbohydrate 4.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.8, Protein 13.3

Tips:

  • Use a variety of seafood to create a more flavorful bisque. Try using a combination of shrimp, crab, lobster, and scallops.
  • Don't overcook the seafood. Seafood cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it or it will become tough.
  • Use a good quality seafood stock. The stock is the base of the bisque, so it's important to use a good quality stock that is flavorful and well-seasoned.
  • Add vegetables to the bisque for extra flavor and nutrition. Try adding carrots, celery, onions, or leeks.
  • Season the bisque to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a dollop of sour cream for extra flavor.
  • Serve the bisque with a garnish of fresh herbs, such as parsley, chives, or tarragon.

Conclusion:

Seafood bisque is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. With its creamy texture, flavorful broth, and tender seafood, seafood bisque is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying soup, give seafood bisque a try. You won't be disappointed.

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