Crab Bisque with Snow Crab Legs
A rich and creamy crab bisque topped with tender snow crab legs and fresh herbs. Ready in about 20 minutes, this quick version uses simple ingredients for a luxurious taste.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 20g
Ingredients
- 4 cups crab bisque (canned or jarred)
- 1 pound snow crab legs
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- 1
In a large pot, warm the 4 cups crab bisque over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it begins to simmer, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Add the 0.5 cup heavy cream and 0.5 teaspoon sea salt, stirring to combine. Let it heat through for another 3 minutes until hot and slightly thickened.
- 3
While the soup heats, steam the 1 pound snow crab legs in a steamer basket over boiling water for 4-5 minutes until heated through and fragrant.
- 4
Crack the crab legs and remove the meat. Divide the bisque into bowls, top with the crab meat, and sprinkle with the 2 tablespoons chopped parsley. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- Large pot
- Steamer basket
- Ladle
- Serving bowls
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