Oyster Bisque Recipe

Name: Oyster Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Ingredients; 2 (8-ounce) containers standard oysters, undrained; 1 (8-ounce) bottle clam juice; 1 tablespoon hot water; 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed; 1 teaspoon butter; 1 cup coarsely chopped red onion; 1 cup coarsely chopped celery; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander seeds; 3 cups 2% reduced-fat milk; 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

Servings: persons

Ingredients
2 (8-ounce) containers standard oysters, undrained
1 (8-ounce) bottle clam juice
1 tablespoon hot water
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed
1 teaspoon butter
1 cup coarsely chopped red onion
1 cup coarsely chopped celery
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon ground coriander seeds
3 cups 2% reduced-fat milk
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

1
Preparation
2
Drain the oysters in a colander over a bowl, reserving the liquid. Add enough clam juice to the oyster liquid to equal 1 cup, and set aside. Reserve the remaining clam juice for another use. Coarsely chop oysters.
3
Combine water and saffron in small bowl; set aside.
4
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and celery; cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in flour and coriander; cook 1 minute. Add the oyster liquid, saffron water, and milk, stirring with a whisk. Cook until thick (about 12 minutes), stirring frequently. Add the oysters, parsley, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3 minutes or until edges of oysters curl.
5
Nutritional Information
6
Calories:
7
153 (30% from fat)
8
Fat:
9
5.1g (sat 2.4g,mono 1.1g,poly 0.7g)
10
Protein:
11
10.6g
12
Carbohydrate:
13
16.2g
14
Fiber:
15
1.2g
16
Cholesterol:
17
53mg
18
Iron:
19
5.7mg
20
Sodium:
21
313mg
22
Calcium:
23
205mg
24
Cooking Light, DECEMBER 2001

187

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Ingredients, 2 (8-ounce) containers standard oysters, undrained, 1 (8-ounce) bottle clam juice, 1 tablespoon hot 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

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions