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.
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[email protected]This bisque was easy to make and so delicious. I used fresh crab and it really made a difference. The soup was rich and creamy, with a perfect balance of flavors.
ToTo ToTo
[email protected]I've made this bisque several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.
M Arfan
[email protected]This bisque was delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. The crab flavor was perfect and the soup was so creamy and rich.
Christian Christ
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I actually really enjoyed this bisque. The crab flavor wasn't too overpowering and the soup was very creamy and smooth.
Mohammod Shorif yddin
[email protected]This was my first time making crab bisque and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was so easy to make. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the crab was cooked perfectly.
Xavier Alvarado
[email protected]The bisque was good, but it wasn't as flavorful as I was hoping for. I think I would have liked it better if I had used more crab.
Peoples KJ
[email protected]This bisque was a bit too rich for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had used less cream or if I had added some vegetables to lighten it up.
Malique Daley
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's my go-to for a special occasion meal. The bisque is always a hit and it's so easy to make.
Milan Khadka
[email protected]This bisque was easy to make and so delicious. I used fresh crab and it really made a difference. The soup was rich and creamy, with a perfect balance of flavors.
Charles Fields III
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the bisque turned out great. It was creamy, flavorful, and full of crab. I will definitely be making this again.
Sobuz Hossen
[email protected]This soup was delicious! I made it for a party and everyone raved about it. The crab flavor was subtle but present, and the bisque was creamy and smooth.
eyasen arafat
[email protected]I've made this bisque several times now and it's always a hit. My family loves it! The crab flavor is amazing and the soup is so creamy and rich. I highly recommend this recipe.
Waqas Saqi arain
[email protected]This blue crab bisque is a seafood lover's dream! The flavors are rich and creamy, with a hint of sweetness from the crab. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I served it with a side of crusty bread and it was the perfect meal