Shrimp and Crab Creamed Bisque Recipe

Name: Shrimp and Crab Creamed Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of shrimp soup; 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup; 2 cups water (I usually use shrimp stock); ¾ cup margarine; ½ cup coarsely chopped bell pepper; 2 cups diced carrots; ¼ cup finely chopped white onion; 1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped; 1 cup green peas; ½ cup button mushroom; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; 3 tablespoons sherry wine; ½ teaspoon dry mustard; salt and pepper; 1 lb chopped medium shrimp; 1 lb flaked crabmeat

Servings: persons

1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of shrimp soup
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
2 cups water (I usually use shrimp stock)
¾ cup margarine
½ cup coarsely chopped bell pepper
2 cups diced carrots
¼ cup finely chopped white onion
1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped
1 cup green peas
½ cup button mushroom
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons sherry wine
½ teaspoon dry mustard
salt and pepper
1 lb chopped medium shrimp
1 lb flaked crabmeat

1
Set your burner on medium.
2
Take a large skillet and put in the 2 cans of soup and the 2 cups of water, stirring until mixture becomes smooth.
3
Then add the margarine, cover the pan,and allow to simmer for about 10 minutes.
4
Add everything else except the shrimp and crabmeat, and spend about 5 minutes stirring the soup over a medium fire.
5
Cover the skillet, reduce the heat back to simmer and let the base cook for 30 minutes.
6
Finally, add the chopped raw shrimp and crabmeat and stir them in well.
7
Re-cover the skillet and let the bisque simmer for about 10 more minutes or until the shrimp turn pink and tender.
8
A green salad and of course, french bread make this a great fall meal.

267

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of shrimp soup, 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup, 2 cups water (I usually use shrimp stock), ¾ cup margarine, and more.

Yes, Shrimp and Crab Creamed Bisque falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Shrimp and Crab Creamed Bisque

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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