Christmas Luncheon Crabmeat Bisque |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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For a shrimp bisque, replace crab with 1 1/2 cups cooked, peeled and cleaned shrimp. Ingredients:
6 tablespoons butter, divided |
1/4 cup green pepper, finely chopped |
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped |
1 green onion, chopped |
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped |
1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms |
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
1 cup milk |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon white pepper |
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce |
2 cups half-and-half |
1 1/2 cups cooked crabmeat |
optional: 3 tablespoons dry sherry |
garnish: additional chopped green onion |
Directions:
1. Heat 4 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add next 5 ingredients and sauté until soft.
2. In a saucepan, heat remaining 2 tablespoons butter and stir in flour. Add milk and cook, stirring until thickened and smooth. Stir in salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce. Add sautéed vegetables and half-and-half.
3. Bring to a boil, stirring; reduce heat. Add crabmeat, simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. If desired, stir in sherry just prior to serving. Top with additional green onion.
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