CRAB BISQUE WITH SHERRY

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This recipe has been taste tested; and I have adopted it. It's hearty and and good - this can be used as a main dish. or serve for lunch with with crackers or rolls. Or team it up with a small salad or sandwich. This is a successful main dish bisque. So glad I found you.

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Seafood

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 Tbsp shallots, finely chopped
2 Tbsp butter
1 tsp flour
5 c warm cream or milk
1/4 tsp worcestershire sauce
1/8 tsp white pepper
1 lb crabmeat, flaked, picked (can use canned crab)
1 egg yolk, beaten
salt
1/2 c sherry, at room temperature
lightly salted whipped cream
paprika

Steps:

  • 1. Sauté the shallots in the butter in the top of a double boiler over direct heat until very soft but not browned. Stir in flour; add the warm cream or milk slowly, stirring as you add. Place over simmering water, add Worcestershire sauce, pepper and crab meat . Let cook stirring frequently, over simmering water for 15-20 minutes. Cover and keep warm, stirring occasionally. Turn off heat. Add beaten egg to warm mixture. Season to taste with salt . Slowly add sherry just before serving. Ladle soup into warm soup bowls. Top each serving with a dollop of whipped cream , or sprinkle with paprika or chopped chives or Old Bay spice. Very good. --- You may want to try this too: Frosted Tomato Crab Bisque: Just add to the above recipe: 10 oz. can cream of tomato soup, undiluted and 1 teaspoon groud marjoram Add to all ingredients in the above recipe.Then chill for 2 hours.

Nyakno Gabriel
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This recipe is a waste of time. The soup was flavorless and the crab meat was tough.


NDIHOKUBWAYO Henry Florian
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I followed the recipe exactly but my soup turned out watery. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Willie McCray
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This soup was a bit bland. It needed more seasoning.


Reyaj Uddin
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This soup was a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise it was very good.


Fazal Abbas
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I love this crab bisque! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


ST sabbir gaming Sabbir
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This is the best crab bisque I've ever had. It's so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Magooz Khan
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This soup was amazing! The flavors were perfect and the crab meat was cooked to perfection.


Taylor Lee
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I highly recommend it!


Kanury Uzuriaga Gomez
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This soup was easy to make and very flavorful. I loved the addition of the sherry and the crab meat. It made for a hearty and satisfying meal.


Dilawar Sajawal
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This was a great recipe. I followed it exactly and it turned out perfectly. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the crab meat was tender and succulent. I will definitely be making this again.


Arafa Abo senna
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I was looking for a new crab bisque recipe and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I tried it! It was absolutely delicious. The sherry added a nice touch of sweetness and the crab meat was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Moulin Munsif
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This soup was amazing! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The flavors were perfect and the crab meat was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Vishal G.c.
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I've made this crab bisque several times now and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and always turns out creamy and delicious. I highly recommend it!


Adeel Adeel
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This crab bisque was a hit at my dinner party! The sherry added a delightful flavor that really elevated the dish. I also loved the addition of the crab meat and vegetables. It made for a hearty and satisfying soup.