Shrimp and Crab Bisque Recipe
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Shrimp and Crab Bisque

By: Katrina Berry 
"A delicious bisque made with shrimp and crab meat. A garnish of chopped green onions is always a delicious addition to this bisque."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (185)

What to Drink?
Wine Chardonnay
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Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
  • 1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
  • 1/2 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 pound pre-cooked crab meat
  • 1/2 cup white wine

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, melt butter over a low heat. Stir in flour, salt, white pepper, bouillon granules, and onion. Blend 3/4 cup half-and-half cream into the mixture. Mix in shrimp and crab meat. Turn the temperature to medium heat and continue stirring until the mixture thickens.
  2. Blend the remaining half-and-half cream and wine into the mixture. Serve and enjoy!

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 218 | Total Fat: 12.1g | Cholesterol: 110mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2008 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was such a disappointment. I should have known better when I saw that the recipe called...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2007 by BRENDAST   view full review
This was a wonderful base to start experimenting with. We tried this recipe last night. After...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2003 by KHILLATHOME   view full review
Absolutely delicious! I went ahead and make it with just a 1/4 cup of wine. I tried both...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2007 by E J Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I have to say that this recipe is delicious and darned near fool-proof! I took almost...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2003 by Chris From Kent, WA   view full review
A very good and rich soup. I will definitely make this for company. Next time I will use...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2007 by superstar72   view full review
I made this Feb. 10/07 for a dinner party for 12 and it was a hit! I served it as an appetizer...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2007 by Nikkohli   view full review
This was pretty good but I gave it a 4 because I made a few changes. I used all crab meat and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2008 by MariaF   view full review
I love this recipe. I haven't personally made it, which is why I love it more. My husband is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2003 by Sandy   view full review
WOW !!! This recipe was really, really, really, really, good !! I used all crabmeat, and cut...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 1, 2005 by LUVCOOKIN1   view full review
I always double this recipe using a 1lb can of crab available at Costco and 1lb bag of frozen...

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