Best 8 Sherried Crab Bisque Recipes

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Sherried crab bisque is a delectable and creamy seafood soup that is a perfect choice for a special occasion or a cozy dinner. The rich flavor of the crab combined with the sherry and other spices creates a truly unforgettable dish. This article will provide you with a few of the best recipes for this delightful soup, so you can easily make it at home and enjoy its exquisite taste.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CRAB SOUP WITH SHERRY



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Everybody loves the rich, comforting soup that's a tradition in the South. It is brimming with crab and has a smooth texture.-Regina Huggins, Summerville, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound fresh or frozen crabmeat, thawed
6 tablespoons sherry or chicken broth
1 small onion, grated
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups 2% milk
2 chicken bouillon cubes
3 cups half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine crabmeat and sherry; set aside., In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour and salt until blended; gradually add milk and bouillon. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cream and crab mixture; heat through. Sprinkle servings with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 162mg cholesterol, Sodium 936mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.

CRABMEAT BISQUE MADE EASY



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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

cooking spray
3 tablespoons butter
½ cup diced celery
¼ cup minced onion
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
¼ teaspoon ground thyme
¼ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper
¼ cup rice flour
1 cup seafood stock, or more as needed
1 pint half-and-half
1 pint heavy whipping cream
½ cup milk
2 cups cooked crabmeat

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

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

SHERRIED CRAB BISQUE



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Shellfish     Side

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 medium celery rib, finely chopped
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Two 13 3/4-ounce cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
Two 8-ounce bottles clam juice
1/2 cup dry sherry
1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 pound fresh crabmeat, picked through for cartilage and shells
3/4 cup heavy cream
Salt and hot red pepper sauce, to taste
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the onion and celery and cover. Cook until the vegetables are tender but not browned, about 10 minutes. Stir in the flour. Cook, uncovered, stirring often, without browning the flour, for 1 minute. 2. Gradually whisk in the broth, clam juice, sherry, and tomato paste. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and partially cover the saucepan with the lid. Simmer, stirring often, until the bisque is lightly thickened, about 10 minutes. (The bisque can be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead, cooled, covered, and refrigerated. Reheat to simmering before proceeding. If the bisque is too thick, thin with additional chicken broth.) 3. Add the crab and the cream, increase the heat to medium, and cook just until very hot--do not boil. Season the bisque with the salt and hot sauce. Serve hot in soup bowls, sprinkling each serving with parsley.

REAL CRAB BISQUE



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Adapted from Best of the Best of Georgia. A recipe supposedly from Elizabeth of 37th restaurant. A nice way to serve this is in hollowed out individual bread rounds as bowls.

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories     Crab

Time 35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup minced green onion
1/2 cup minced celery
1 tablespoon minced carrot
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups milk
2 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup sherry wine (not cooking sherry!!)
1 lb crabmeat

Steps:

  • Melt butter over low heat.
  • Mince green onion, celery, and carrot in food processor, then add to the butter, cover& sweat until tender, approximately 5 minutes.
  • Whisk in flour and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Whisk in chicken broth and milk.
  • Bring to a boil, whisking often.
  • When it comes to just a boil, quickly stir in cream, seasonings, sherry and crabmeat.
  • Heat through, then serve.

CRAB BISQUE



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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

1/2 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2-1/2 cups milk
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon pepper

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.

MARYLAND CRAB BISQUE



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Make and share this Maryland Crab Bisque recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Timothy H.

Categories     Crab

Time 25m

Yield 1-2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup minced celery
2 (10 ounce) packages white sauce mix
2 cups half-and-half
1/3 cup dry sherry
12 ounces crabmeat (fresh, frozen or canned)
salt and pepper, to taste
1 (13 3/4 ounce) can chicken broth

Steps:

  • In a 3-quart saucepan melt butter and saute celery for 5 minutes or until soft.
  • Stir in sauce mix. Gradually stir in half and half.
  • Add sherry and broth.
  • Stir over low heat until soup bubbles and thickens slightly.
  • Stir in crabmeat.
  • Simmer 15 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1529.8, Fat 83.3, SaturatedFat 50.2, Cholesterol 382.9, Sodium 4616.7, Carbohydrate 36.1, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 7, Protein 86.1

CRAB BISQUE



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Provided by Paul Grimes

Categories     Soup/Stew     Blender     Onion     Rice     Appetizer     Christmas     Dinner     Seafood     Crab     Cognac/Armagnac     Carrot     White Wine     Winter     Thyme     Simmer     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 8 (first course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

12 live or frozen uncooked blue crabs (3 to 3 1/2 pound), rinsed well
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
2 large garlic cloves, crushed
1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf
4 large thyme sprigs
1 whole clove
1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/2 cup Cognac or other brandy
1 cup dry white wine
1 3/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
6 cups water
1/3 cup long-grain white rice
1 teaspoon finely chopped tarragon
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Large pinch of cayenne
1/2 pound lump crabmeat, at room temperature 30 minutes, picked over
Equipment: an 8- to 10-qt pot with tight-fitting lid; a meat pounder or a rolling pin without handles
Accompaniment: crab butter (optional)

Steps:

  • If using live crabs, add to pot of boiling water using tongs. Cover pot and cook over high heat until crab shells are red, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain crabs in a colander.
  • Put crabs (cooked or frozen uncooked) into a large metal roasting pan. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and pound shells with meat pounder to crush (including claws).
  • Heat butter and oil in same pot over medium-high heat until foam subsides, then cook onion, carrot, celery, and garlic with bay leaf, thyme, clove, peppercorns, and 1/2 teaspoon salt, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add Cognac, wine, and crushed crabs and bring to a boil. Add broth and water and return to a boil. Skim foam, then simmer, covered, stirring and skimming occasionally, 1 hour.
  • Put colander in a large bowl, then drain crab broth, reserving solids for crab butter (if making). Transfer broth to a medium saucepan.
  • Ladle out 2 cups broth and transfer to a 1-quart saucepan. Add rice and simmer, covered, until very tender, 15 to 20 minutes (not all of liquid will be absorbed).
  • Blend together rice with cooking liquid and 1 cup more crab broth in a blender until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids), then add to remaining broth in medium saucepan.
  • Just before serving, reheat bisque over medium heat until hot, then stir in tarragon, lemon juice, cayenne, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
  • Ladle bisque into bowls and spoon a little crabmeat into center, then drizzle with some of crab butter (if making).

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will directly impact the flavor of your crab bisque. Choose fresh crab meat, flavorful vegetables, and a good-quality sherry.
  • Don't overcook the crab: Crab meat is delicate and can easily become tough if it is overcooked. Cook it just until it is opaque and tender, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Use a good quality stock: The stock you use will provide a lot of flavor to the bisque. Use a homemade stock if you have the time, or choose a good quality store-bought stock.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make crab bisque. Feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors to find a recipe that you love.

Conclusion:

Sherried crab bisque is a delicious and elegant soup that is perfect for a special occasion. It is also surprisingly easy to make. With a few simple tips, you can make a crab bisque that will impress your friends and family.

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