Shrimp and Crab Bisque

Shrimp and Crab Bisque
Shrimp and Crab Bisque requires approximately 35 minutes from start to finish. This recipe serves 6. One serving contains 210 calories, 17g of protein, and 12g of fat. It is a good option if you're following a pescatarian diet. It works well as a main course. If you have half-and-half, onion, crabmeat, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the white wine you could follow this main course with the White Wine Frozen Yogurt as a dessert.

Instructions

1
In a 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Stir in flour, salt, white pepper; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
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2
Mix in bouillon granules, onion, and half of the half-and-half. Bring mixture to a boil.
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Reduce heat to medium; add shrimp and crab meat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens and shrimp are cooked through. Stir in remaining half and half and wine.
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Serve hot.

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Recommended wine: Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc

Pinot Grigio, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc are great choices for Shrimp. These crisp white wines work well with shrimp prepared in a variety of ways, whether grilled, fried, or in garlic sauce. One wine you could try is Esperto Pinot Grigio. It has 4.5 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 10 dollars.
Esperto Pinot Grigio
Esperto Pinot Grigio
Brilliant straw color with reflections of gold. Crisp and clean with delicate nose of orange flower and wild rose with apricot, white peach and orange peel. Crisp, dry and well structured with golden apple and citrus.Wonderfully versatile. Excellent as an apertif and the perfect complement to light appetizers, salads, grilled chicken and fresh seafood. Enjoy well chilled.
DifficultyMedium
Ready In35 m.
Servings6
Health Score5
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