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Shrimp and Crab Bisque

SUBMITTED BY: katrina berry PHOTO BY: DerekB

"A full flavored soup that combines crab and shrimp beautifully! This addition of white wine gives it a lovely mellow flavor.Garnish with chopped chives and serve with a crisp salad and good bread, and you'll have a royal meal."

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
  • 2 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
  • 1/2 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 pound crabmeat
  • 1/2 cup white wine

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a 2 quart saucepan, melt butter and stir in flour , salt , white pepper , bouillon granules, onion, and half of the half-and-half.
  2. Add shrimp and crab meat; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until it thickens. Stir in remaining half and half and wine. Serve hot.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2004 by TNCHEF
I have made this bisque several times now and it is always fantastic. I tend to simplify... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2006 by kalemke
Family loved this recipe!! I skipped the chicken boullion and added an additional 1/2 cup of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2004 by JOSEPHINEWI
This was really good. I doubled the recipe and added black ground pepper to give it a little... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2003 by Liz
The flavor was excellent! I would recommend omitting the salt because the bouillion gave it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2008 by AMYLYNN6841
This was simple and delicious! I doubled the recipe so I had some to freeze. I added some... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2004 by LREYNAL
My husband and I LOVED this. I couldn't get fresh crab meat, so I used 2 4oz cans. It was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2003 by INQUE
Very good. Definitely restaurant quality. Added 6 cloves garlic cuz we're garlic freaks. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2006 by Simone F
This soup is absolutely fantastic!! It will be sure to be one of my favorites MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2005 by CHAMBATT
AWESOME!!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2004 by WENDYJOJO
I only had 2-3 bites and threw the rest of my bowl away and my husband thought it was the... MORE

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