Crab Bisque Recipe

Name: Crab Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; ½ cup diced shallot; 1 (14 ounce) can san marzano tomatoes; ½ cup medium-dry sherry (I like Dry Sack); 6 cups fish stock (or chicken in a pinch); 12 lemon, juiced; 1 12-2 cups heavy cream (adjust to taste); 2 teaspoons fresh thyme; 2 -4 teaspoons salt (adjust to taste); 14-½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste); 1 lb cooked lump crabmeat (check it over for any bits of shell)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup diced shallot
1 (14 ounce) can san marzano tomatoes
½ cup medium-dry sherry (I like Dry Sack)
6 cups fish stock (or chicken in a pinch)
12 lemon, juiced
1 12-2 cups heavy cream (adjust to taste)
2 teaspoons fresh thyme
2 -4 teaspoons salt (adjust to taste)
14-½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
1 lb cooked lump crabmeat (check it over for any bits of shell)

1
Place a large heavy bottomed pot over medium heat.
2
Add olive oil and shallots, stirring frequently until the shallots are softened- about three minutes.
3
Next add the tomatoes, and sherry (be careful when adding alcohol with an open flame) and simmer while stirring for about two minutes.
4
Add fish stock and lemon juice to the pot.
5
Turn down heat to maintain a gentle simmer, and cook for fifteen minutes, allowing the flavors to develop.
6
Reduce the heat to low, and add in the initial quantities of cream, thyme, salt, and cayenne pepper.
7
Stir to combine, and then taste- adjusting the ingredients as necessary until it is flavored to your liking.
8
Once the broth is finished add in the lump crab.
9
Stir the soup and cook for five minutes, or just until the cream and crab are warmed through.
10
Turn off the heat and serve immediately.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, ½ cup diced shallot, 1 (14 ounce) can san marzano tomatoes, ½ cup medium-dry sherry (I like Dry Sack), and more.

Yes, Crab 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.

Crab Bisque

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