Shrimp and Crab Bisque
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Bisques
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
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.
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
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
 

Preparation:

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.

 

Nutritional Information:

Calories: 322, Total Fat: 17.6g, Cholesterol: 171mg, Sodium: 860mg, Total Carbohydrates: 8.5g, Dietary Fiber: 0.2g, Protein: 26.6g