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Corn and Crab Bisque (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

Corn and Crab Bisque (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup minced onions
1 cup uncooked sweet corn from the cob
2 tbsp minced shallots
1 tbsp minced garlic
2 tbsp minced celery
essence , recipe follows
1 cup crab stock or fish stock
3 bay leaves
salt and pepper
2 cup milk
2 cup heavy cream
1 tsp liquid crab boil
3 tbsp blond roux
1/2 lump crab meat , picked over for shells and cartilage
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce
chives for garnish
2 1/2 tbsp paprika
2 tbsp salt
2 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp black pepper
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tbsp dried thyme

Directions:

In a large sauce pot, heat the olive oil. When the oil is smoking hot, add the onions, corn, shallots, garlic, celery and saute for 1 minute. Season with Essence. Add the stock, and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil. Whisk in the milk, cream, and crab boil.Bring back to a boil, reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 5-7 minutes. Whisk in the roux, 1 tablespoon at a time. Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook, whisking until the mixture thickens. Stir in the crab meat, green onions, and Worcestershire and simmer for 6-8 minutes. Reseason if needed. Ladle into a shallow bowl and garnish with chives.
Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):
Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Yield: 2/3 cup

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	380.06 Kcal (1591 kJ)
Calories from fat	244.04 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27.12g	42%
Cholesterol	84.65mg	28%
Sodium	3975.86mg	166%
Potassium	637.15mg	14%
Total Carbs	30.62g	10%
Sugars	8.55g	34%
Dietary Fiber	5.15g	21%
Protein	8.73g	17%
Vitamin C	8.2mg	14%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	2.9mg	16%
Calcium	262.6mg	26%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	131.55 Kcal (551 kJ)
Calories from fat	84.47 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.39g	42%
Cholesterol	29.3mg	28%
Sodium	1376.16mg	166%
Potassium	220.54mg	14%
Total Carbs	10.6g	10%
Sugars	2.96g	34%
Dietary Fiber	1.78g	21%
Protein	3.02g	17%
Vitamin C	2.8mg	14%
Iron	1mg	16%
Calcium	90.9mg	26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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