Crab And Mushroom Bisque Recipe

Name: Crab And Mushroom Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Bisque; 1/2 cup butter, divided; 1/2 cup onion, chopped; 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped; 2 green onions, finely chopped; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 8 ounces mushrooms, chopped; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk; 1 teaspoon hot sauce; 3 cups half-and-half; 1 lb fresh lump crabmeat, drained and picked; 1/4 cup dry sherry; Lemon Blend (use 1 1/2 tablespoons); 3 tablespoons lemon rind, grated; 2 tablespoons kosher salt; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon celery seed; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper

Servings: persons

Bisque
1/2 cup butter, divided
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
2 green onions, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
8 ounces mushrooms, chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon hot sauce
3 cups half-and-half
1 lb fresh lump crabmeat, drained and picked
1/4 cup dry sherry
Lemon Blend (use 1 1/2 tablespoons)
3 tablespoons lemon rind, grated
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper

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For the lemon blend:
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Combine all ingredients in a small food processor or grinder. Process until finely and evenly chopped. Store on an airtight container.
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For the bisque:
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Melt 1/4 cup of butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; add onion and next 4 ingredients. Cook stirring until tender. Remove from pan and set aside.
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Melt remaining butter in same saucepan over medium heat add flour stirring until smooth. Cook one minute.
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Gradually stir in milk. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until thickened and bubbly. Stir in Sherry, lemon blend, hot sauce and half and half.
7
Reduce heat; stir in crab meat and cook for 5 minutes stirring often.
8
Add saved vegetables, stir well and serve immediately.

368

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Bisque, 1/2 cup butter, divided, 1/2 cup onion, chopped, 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Crab And Mushroom Bisque falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Crab And Mushroom Bisque

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