Crab Bisque
🕒 Cook Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 20 minutes
Description:
Warm, creamy, and smooth, this Crab Bisque is a luxurious indulgence, rich in flavor and brimming with the essence of seafood. It’s an ideal dish to savor on chilly evenings, offering a comforting hug in a bowl. For a delightful twist, consider adding a handful of succulent shrimp to elevate this already divine creation.
Recipe Category: Crab
Keywords: Very Low Carbs, < 30 Mins
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 516.9
- Fat Content: 36.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 20.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 173.1mg
- Sodium Content: 624.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 7.3g
- Fiber Content: 0g
- Sugar Content: 0.9g
- Protein Content: 23.2g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | unsalted butter |
| 1 | shallots |
| 3 | heavy cream |
| 5 | kosher salt |
| 2 | white pepper |
| – | lump crabmeat |
| – | dry sherry |
| 1 | fresh tarragon |
| 1/2 | fresh flat-leaf parsley |
Instructions:
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Pick over crab for any bits of shell fragments. Ensure your crabmeat is clean and free from any unwanted shell pieces. This step ensures a smooth and enjoyable eating experience.
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In a large pot, combine butter and oil and sauté shallots until translucent. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat, then add the shallots. Sauté them gently until they turn soft and translucent, releasing their sweet aroma.
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Add stock and cream and season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour in the stock and heavy cream, stirring gently to combine. Season the mixture with kosher salt and white pepper according to your taste preferences. The seasonings will infuse the soup with depth and flavor.
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Simmer mixture on low heat for 3-4 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer gently, allowing all the flavors to meld together. This slow simmering process ensures a harmonious blend of ingredients.
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Add crabmeat and heat through. Carefully fold in the lump crabmeat, gently stirring to incorporate it into the soup. Allow it to heat through, ensuring that every spoonful of bisque is packed with delicious crab flavor.
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Stir in sherry and cook until heated, 2-3 minutes. Pour in the dry sherry, stirring continuously as you let it cook for a couple of minutes. The sherry adds a subtle complexity to the bisque, enhancing its richness and depth of flavor.
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Check for seasoning. Taste the bisque and adjust the seasoning if necessary. You may want to add a pinch more salt or pepper to balance the flavors perfectly.
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Serve hot, garnished with minced tarragon (or parsley if that’s what you have), if desired. Ladle the hot bisque into bowls and garnish each serving with a sprinkle of minced tarragon or parsley, adding a pop of freshness and color. Serve immediately and enjoy the comforting warmth of this exquisite Crab Bisque.
Whether you’re entertaining guests or simply treating yourself to a cozy night in, this Crab Bisque promises to delight your taste buds with its luxurious texture and irresistible flavor. Indulge in every spoonful and savor the essence of the sea in every bite!
