Creamy Crab Bisque: The Best Indulgent Recipe with Lump Crab
This creamy crab bisque is an indulgent dish made with fresh lump crab meat, perfect for special occasions or a cozy dinner.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups seafood stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound lump crab meat
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add flour and stir until it forms a roux, about 2 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in seafood stock and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream and seasoning, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
- Gently fold in lump crab meat and parsley.
- Serve hot with crusty bread.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of sherry before serving.
- This bisque can be garnished with extra crab meat and parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Crab Bisque, Lump Crab, Sea Food Recipes