Oyster Bisque Recipe

Name: Oyster Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 2 dozen oysters; 1 pinch salt; black pepper; ½ cup water; 1 stalk celery & leaves, chopped; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; ¼ cup diced carrot; 3 cups table cream, warmed; 1 cup whipping cream, whipped (very cold); Worcestershire sauce, to taste; 16 small cubes butter (frozen); fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Servings: persons

2 dozen oysters
1 pinch salt
black pepper
½ cup water
1 stalk celery & leaves, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup diced carrot
3 cups table cream, warmed
1 cup whipping cream, whipped (very cold)
Worcestershire sauce, to taste
16 small cubes butter (frozen)
fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

1
In soup pot, saute celery, onions, garlic cloves, and carrots in small amount of unsalted butter for 5 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring oysters, pinch of salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup water to a boil.
3
Remove any scum that forms on top.
4
Now add oysters with water to the sauteed vegetables.
5
Stir to blend together.
6
Pour in the warmed cream and bring JUST to a boil.
7
Add the whipped cream slowly.
8
Add Worcester Sauce to taste.
9
Stir to blend.
10
Put in serving bowls.
11
Add a couple of frozen butter cubes to each bowl.
12
Stir and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
13
Serve with small crisp crackers of your choice.
14
Enjoy!

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 dozen oysters, 1 pinch salt, black pepper, ½ cup water, and more.

Yes, Oyster 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.

Oyster Bisque

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