Dungeness Crab Bisque

By Pankey

A light Crab Bisque. Can be addapted to other seafoods.

Ingredients

• 3 1/4 cups water
• 2 tablespoon finely diced onion
• 1 tablespoon finely diced celery
• 1 tablespoon finely diced carrot
• 1 tespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon white wine vinegar
• 1 whole clove
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 whole dungeness crab
• 3 tablespoon butter
• 4 tablespoon flour
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 2/3 cup milk
• 2/3 cup cream
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 2 tablespoon brandy

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Combine the first eight ingredients, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
Add cleaned crab shells and simmer 10 minutes. Strain liquid and reserve.
Melt butter in a saucepan and add flour and paprika to make a roux. cook over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Add reserved crab water, stirring constantly. Add milk, cream, salt and pepper. Simmer for 6 to 8 minutes until the bisque has lightly thickened. Add the crab meat and brandy and simmer another 3 to 5 minutes.