Dungeness Crab Bisque Recipe

Name: Dungeness Crab Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cooked dungeness crab; 3/4 cup (175 ml) diced onions; 3/4 cup (175 ml) diced carrots; 3/4 cup (175 ml) diced celery; 1 head of garlic, peeled; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) thyme; 2 tsp (10 ml) paprika; 1/4 tsp (1 ml) cayenne pepper; 3 star anise or dill seeds; 1 tsp (5 ml) dill; 1 tsp (5 ml) basil; 1 tsp (5 ml) salt; 1 tsp (5 ml) pepper; 1/2 cup (125 ml) brandy; 1 cup (225 ml) white wine; 8 oz (224 grm) tomato sauce; 16 oz (448 grm) clam juice; 2/3 cup (150 ml) cream; 3 tsp (15 ml) flour; 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil; 3 tsp (15 ml) butter

Servings: persons

2 cooked dungeness crab
3/4 cup (175 ml) diced onions
3/4 cup (175 ml) diced carrots
3/4 cup (175 ml) diced celery
1 head of garlic, peeled
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp (2 ml) thyme
2 tsp (10 ml) paprika
1/4 tsp (1 ml) cayenne pepper
3 star anise or dill seeds
1 tsp (5 ml) dill
1 tsp (5 ml) basil
1 tsp (5 ml) salt
1 tsp (5 ml) pepper
1/2 cup (125 ml) brandy
1 cup (225 ml) white wine
8 oz (224 grm) tomato sauce
16 oz (448 grm) clam juice
2/3 cup (150 ml) cream
3 tsp (15 ml) flour
1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
3 tsp (15 ml) butter

1
Separate meat and shells of the crab.
2
In hot olive oil, saute the carrots, celery, onion and whole garlic cloves.
3
Add crab shells, spices, and seasoning.
4
After cooking this with the lid on for about 5 minutes, pour the brandy and light with a match.
5
Add white wine, tomato sauce, and clam juice.
6
Simmer on medium heat for about 10 minutes.
7
Add 1 cup (225 ml) of water (or fish stock), and simmer for 15 minutes.
8
Stir in the cream, bring to a boil for 5 minutes, and remove from heat.
9
In a bowl, mix flour and soft butter, forming into a soft ball.
10
Strain the broth over the top of the ball and whisk until smooth.
11
Pour broth into a sauce pan and bring to a boil for about 5 minutes, until thickened.
12
Strain again if necessary to eliminate flour lumps.
13
Keep hot on low heat until serving.
14
To serve, put some crab meat in a bowl and pour hot bisque over the top.

670

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cooked dungeness crab, 3/4 cup (175 ml) diced onions, 3/4 cup (175 ml) diced carrots, 3/4 cup (175 ml) diced celery, and more.

Yes, Dungeness 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.

Dungeness Crab Bisque

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