CRAB BISQUE (ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS)

Crab Bisque (Absolutely Delicious) image

Provided by Alan Leonetti

Categories Crab

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

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3/4 cup green onion, with tops (scallion, chopped)
2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
4 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups fish stock (NOT FISH SAUCE)
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup milk
1 lb crabmeat (backfin or lump, picked free of shells)
1/4 cup cream sherry (or a little more)
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
1/2 cup fresh chives (chopped)

Steps:

Saute chopped green onion and garlic in butter until tender.
Stir in flour, stirring until well blended.
Slowly add 2 cups of the fish stock, continuing to cook until smooth and bubbly.
Slowly add cream and milk.
Stir in crabmeat. Add sherry, lemon-pepper seasoning, salt and pepper. Simmer until piping hot. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Serve in bowls topped with cheese and chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 599, Fat 43, SaturatedFat 26.2, Cholesterol 183.8, Sodium 1898.3, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.8, Protein 35.5