Seafood Bisque Recipe

Name: Seafood Bisque Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (6 1/2 ounce.) can chopped clams; 1 (4 1/2 ounce.) can tiny shrimp; 1 (7 1/2 ounce.) can crabmeat or possibly 8 ounce. imitation crab & seafood mix; 2 ounce. salt pork or possibly 1/4 c. butter; 1 1/2 c. minced onion; 3 lg. potatoes, peeled & diced; 1 (10 1/2 ounce.) can condensed cream of celery soup plus soup can of lowfat milk; 1 1/2 c. lowfat milk; 2 c. boiling water; 1/4 teaspoon curry; 2 c. cream (light or possibly heavy or possibly mix); 3 tbsp. cornstarch; 1 1/2 teaspoon thyme (opt.); Salt to taste; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Sherry (opt.)

Servings: persons

1 (6 1/2 ounce.) can chopped clams
1 (4 1/2 ounce.) can tiny shrimp
1 (7 1/2 ounce.) can crabmeat or possibly 8 ounce. imitation crab & seafood mix
2 ounce. salt pork or possibly 1/4 c. butter
1 1/2 c. minced onion
3 lg. potatoes, peeled & diced
1 (10 1/2 ounce.) can condensed cream of celery soup plus soup can of lowfat milk
1 1/2 c. lowfat milk
2 c. boiling water
1/4 teaspoon curry
2 c. cream (light or possibly heavy or possibly mix)
3 tbsp. cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoon thyme (opt.)
Salt to taste
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Sherry (opt.)

1
Drain clams, shrimp and crabmeat; reserve liquids.
2
In a large pot or possibly kettle, brown salt pork till fat is released; add in onions and potatoes and saute/fry; stirring frequently, approximately 10 min.
3
Add in soup with lowfat milk, additional lowfat milk, boiling water, reserved liquids and curry.
4
Cover and simmer for 25 min over low heat.
5
Add in clams, shrimp and crabmeat with thyme; cook 5 min.
6
Mix cream and cornstarch together; add in to bisque stirring constantly over medium heat, till just at boiling point.
7
Don't boil.
8
Season to taste.
9
Lower heat and cook 5 min longer.
10
May be made ahead and reheated gently.

1799

kcal

Calories

177

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (6 1/2 ounce.) can chopped clams, 1 (4 1/2 ounce.) can tiny shrimp, 1 (7 1/2 ounce.) can crabmeat or possibly 8 ounce. imitation crab & seafood mix, 2 ounce. salt pork or possibly 1/4 c. butter, and more.

Yes, Seafood Bisque Recipe 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!