Canadian Oyster Bisque

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2
Delicious Canadian Oyster Bisque recipe for seafood lovers
in Seafood

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 quart oyster
1/4 cup diced onion
1/4 cup diced celery
1/4 cup diced carrot
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
3 cups cream
1 pinch salt
1/4 cup dry sherry
chopped fresh parsley

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
789
Sugar
9g
Fat
70g
oyster Bisque is a creamy seafood soup that has its roots in French cuisine. Usually, oyster bisque is made with oyster meat, the liquor from the oysters, butter, onions, and cream. The soup's texture and taste are light and delicate, with only a hint of seafood flavor. A dry white wine, such as chardonnay or pinot grigio, is used to balance the flavors and give the bisque a pleasant acidity. This Canadian version of oyster bisque is a rich and flavorful soup that is perfect for cold winter evenings. It is best served hot with a garnish of fresh parsley.

Instructions

1.Rinse oysters, strain the oyster liquor and set aside both.
2.Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrot. Cook until onions are transparent.
3.Add flour to the saucepan, whisk constantly for 6 to 8 minutes until mixture is golden brown. Slowly add oyster liquor, chicken broth, and bay leaves while whisking continuously. Continue cooking while whisking for another 3-4 minutes.
4.Add cream and cook over low heat while stirring frequently until bisque is hot but not boiling, about 15 minutes.
5.In another saucepan, bring the oysters and white wine to a simmer over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes.
6.Add oyster and wine mixture to the bisque and cook for another minute. Add salt and sherry and stir well. Serve hot with fresh parsley garnish.

PROS

Canadian Oyster Bisque is an indulgent and creamy soup with a rich flavor that seafood lovers will enjoy.
The oysters add a unique, briny taste and texture.

This soup is a great source of protein and a good way to incorporate more seafood into the diet.

CONS

Oysters can be expensive and difficult to find in some areas, making this recipe less accessible.
This soup is also high in calories and saturated fat due to the cream and butter used in the recipe.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Oysters are a good source of protein and also high in vitamin B12. This vitamin is important for maintaining healthy nerve and blood cells. Oysters are also a good source of zinc which helps boost the immune system and can improve brain function.

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