Unlock the culinary secrets of preparing a decadent and easy crab bisque that will tantalize your taste buds with its rich flavors and creamy texture. Indulge in the art of crafting this exquisite dish, a symphony of fresh crab, aromatic vegetables, and a velvety broth infused with herbs and spices. Experience the joy of creating a homemade bisque that captures the essence of the sea, transforming simple ingredients into an opulent feast for the senses.
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DECADENT AND EASY CRAB BISQUE
This is an easy and quick recipe that my sister and I devloped. It's definitely not in the low fat category but it sure is satisfying!
Provided by LifeIsGood
Categories Crab
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Saute onion in the butter, over medium heat, until translucent.
- Add 2 T. of the flour to the onions, mixing well with a wooden spoon. Cook for about a minute.
- Add 3 cups of the half-and-half, heavy cream, salt and pepper. Whisk while bringing up to a boil (you can turn up the heat a bit here - just be careful not to scald the cream).
- Shake 2 T. of the flour and 1 cup of the half-and-half - using a jar with a lid. Shake until the flour is blended well.
- Add to the soup by whisking. Keep whisking until the soup thickens.
- Stir in the crab and cook for about 5 more minutes.
- Ladle the soup into the bowls and garnish with snipped chives, if desired.
CRABMEAT BISQUE MADE EASY
This is not a thick soup, yet it is creamy and so smooth to the palette. The aroma when cooking makes you want some before the potatoes are soft. I have made modifications due to allergy to corn (such as rice flour). I allow mine to slow-simmer with lid slightly ajar. Stir often so the film does not form on top. I have doubled my batch and still never have any for the freezer.
Provided by Tammye S Green
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Bisque Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Spray a stockpot with cooking spray.
- Melt butter in the prepared stockpot over medium heat; cook and stir celery, onion, paprika, seafood seasoning, thyme, salt, and white pepper until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Whisk flour into vegetable mixture until smooth and dissolved. Pour seafood stock over vegetable mixture.
- Mix half-and-half, cream, and milk into broth mixture; decrease heat and simmer until bisque is thickened, about 15 minutes. Add crabmeat and simmer bisque until crabmeat is heated through, about 5 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 541.9 calories, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 194.7 mg, Fat 47.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 16.6 g, SaturatedFat 29 g, Sodium 458.7 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
CRAB BISQUE
I've enjoyed cooking and baking ever since my 4-H days in rural Iowa. The zesty seasonings in this bisque nicely complement the subtle flavor of crab.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Stir in the bouillon, cream, crab, mushrooms, basil, garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon Creole seasoning and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring frequently. Season to taste with remaining Creole seasoning and pepper if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 849mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
BLUE CRAB BISQUE
Blue crab bisque is classic New Orleans cuisine with serious French influences. Garnish with jumbo lump crabmeat for an authentic down-at-the-bayou bowl of soul.
Provided by Justin Devillier
Categories main-dish
Time 2h15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Crabs: Preheat oven to 425 F. Place crabs on a roasting pan and bake in the oven about 30 minutes, until deep red and slightly browned. In a stockpot set over medium heat, add olive oil and roasted crabs, breaking them up with a wooden spoon as they cook, 5 minutes. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery (the "holy trinity" of Cajun cooking) and stir, cooking just till the vegetables soften, 5 minutes.
- Stock: Add wine and stir to deglaze the pan. Turn heat to high and cook 6-8 minutes, until the wine has nearly evaporated. Add tomato paste and water. Stir, bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat. Cover and simmer, 45 minutes.
- Bisque: Remove the crab shells from the stock and discard. (If you miss a couple small pieces of shell, don't worry: they'll get strained out later.) Ladle the stock into the blender, then add the juice of half a lemon and ¾ cup bread cubes. Season with a big pinch of salt and a small pinch of pepper. Cover and let sit so the bread can absorb some of the liquid, 30-60 seconds. Blend on low speed (to avoid splattering hot liquid) for 30 seconds. As the soup blends, turn to high to emulsify, 1 more minute. Taste to adjust for seasoning and texture-the soup should coat the back of a spoon. Add remaining bread, small pinches of salt and pepper, and blend on high to further thicken and emulsify, 1½ more minutes. Taste again for seasoning, then strain through a chinois to remove any small shell pieces, using the back of a ladle to push the soup through into a bowl.
- Assembly: Ladle bisque into individual serving bowls. Chop chives into ½-inch lengths (you should have about a ½ cup total). Garnish each bowl with crab meat and chives. Serve immediately.
EASY CRAB BISQUE
So easy, so good. Great on a winter night. I tend to add more old bay seasoning, salt and pepper after tasting.
Provided by JenMac
Categories Crab
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.8, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 55, Sodium 1850, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 2.3, Protein 21.2
IMITATION CRAB BISQUE
Easy to make cream-based soup with imitation crab that has been enjoyed by family and friends for years. I recommend warm sourdough bread for dipping.
Provided by REBECKY579
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine imitation crab, both condensed soups, mayonnaise, onion, bell pepper, celery, seafood seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, and pepper in a stock pot. Slowly add half-and-half and bring to a simmer. Simmer until hot, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.4 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Fat 32 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 1414.7 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
Tips:
- Use fresh crab meat. Fresh crab meat has a more delicate flavor and texture than frozen or canned crab meat.
- Make your own crab stock. Crab stock is easy to make and adds a lot of flavor to the bisque. You can use crab shells, crab legs, or even canned crab meat to make stock.
- Don't overcook the crab meat. Crab meat cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked crab meat will become tough and rubbery.
- Add vegetables to the bisque. Vegetables such as carrots, celery, and onions add flavor and texture to the bisque. You can also add other vegetables, such as potatoes or corn.
- Use a good quality white wine. The white wine in the bisque should be of good quality. A dry white wine will work best.
- Serve the bisque with crusty bread or crackers. Crusty bread or crackers are the perfect accompaniment to crab bisque.
Conclusion:
Crab bisque is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. With its creamy texture, rich flavor, and abundance of crab meat, crab bisque is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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