CRAB BISQUE (ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS)

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This is a wonderful recipe that I took from the famous Paula Deen, and then made a few minor changes. Trust me when I say that it is absolutely delicious.

Provided by Alan Leonetti

Categories     Crab

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup green onion, with tops (scallion, chopped)
2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
4 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups fish stock (NOT FISH SAUCE)
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup milk
1 lb crabmeat (backfin or lump, picked free of shells)
1/4 cup cream sherry (or a little more)
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
1/2 cup fresh chives (chopped)

Steps:

  • Saute chopped green onion and garlic in butter until tender.
  • Stir in flour, stirring until well blended.
  • Slowly add 2 cups of the fish stock, continuing to cook until smooth and bubbly.
  • Slowly add cream and milk.
  • Stir in crabmeat. Add sherry, lemon-pepper seasoning, salt and pepper. Simmer until piping hot. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Serve in bowls topped with cheese and chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 599, Fat 43, SaturatedFat 26.2, Cholesterol 183.8, Sodium 1898.3, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.8, Protein 35.5

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