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Christmas Shrimp And Crab Bisque Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
4 Tablespoons butter
4 Tablespoons flour
Salt to taste
1/4 teaspoon white pepper (or to taste)
3-4 teaspoons chicken bouillon paste
1-2 Tablespoons dried minced onion (can use fresh minced)
3 cups half and half (more if you like a thinner soup)
Dash red pepper sauce
1 pound raw shrimp (can use lobster)
1 pound tub of refrigerated lump crab meat
1-2 Tablespoons cooking sherry
Old bay seasoning to taste if desired
Directions:
Directions:
Melt butter over medium heat. Add flour, salt, pepper, old bay (if using) and cook the roux.

Add half of the 1/2 and 1/2 and the shrimp. Cook on medium low until shrimp just starts to turn pink.

Add remaining ingredients and heat through until thick, never boiling.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
The official meal for Christmas Eve, this recipe can be doubled or halved.

I like to add seasoning salt or adobo seasoning and serve old bay on the table for those who like it.

 

 

 

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