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Crab Bisque

 1 cup onion, minced
 1 cup carrot, minced
 22 oz seafood stock
 4 tbsp flour
 6 tbsp butter
 1 cup heavy cream
 ½ cup cooking sherry (or vermouth)
 1 tbsp lemon juice
 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
 ½ tsp cayenne pepper
 ½ tsp dry mustard
 fresh chives, minced
 salt
 ½ lb lump crabmeat
 hot chili oil, to taste
1

Saute onion and carrot in 2 tablespoons butter until soft. Set aside.

2

In 4 quart saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter and add flour, whisking constantly over medium heat until roux becomes light brown (about 5 minutes). DO NOT BURN!

3

Slowly add seafood stock, whisking constantly to ensure mixture stays smooth.

4

Add onions and carrots, cover, and simmer for 1/2 hour.

5

Add cream, sherry, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, salt, and lobster or crab and simmer an additional 5 to 10 minutes.

6

Garnish with fresh minced chives, hot chili oil & crab.