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Oyster Bisque - Light

Recipe #15868 | 30 min | 10 min prep | SERVES 6 (Change Servings)
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Derf

RECIPE BY: Derf

Very, Very good!! (cooking light)

Posted on: Dec 16, 2001

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Ingredients

  • 2 (8 ounce) containers oysters, or bottled
  • 1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice
  • 1 tablespoon hot water
  • 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed (can be omitted, I use tumeric for the colour, just enough to give a nice pale yellow colour)
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped red onion
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 3 cups 2% low-fat milk
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

    • Directions

    1. 1
      Drain the oysters in a colander over a bowl, reserve the liquid.
    2. 2
      Add enough clam juice to the oyster liquid to make one cup and set aside.
    3. 3
      Reserve the remaining clam juice for a nother use.
    4. 4
      Coarsely chop oysters.
    5. 5
      Combine water and saffron, if using, in a small bowl and set aside.
    6. 6
      Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
    7. 7
      Add the onion and celery, cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
    8. 8
      Stir in flour and coriander, cook 1 minute.
    9. 9
      Add the oyster liquid, saffron water if using, or tumeric, and milk,stirring with a whisk.
    10. 10
      Cook until thick, about 12 minutes, stirring frequently.
    11. 11
      Add the oysters, parsley, salt and cayenne.
    12. 12
      Cook 3 minutes or until edges of oysters curl.

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    From: princesslisa of a galaxy far far away

    On Oct 16, 2006

    Wow, Derf,this could be served in a top-notch restaurant! The only thing I changed was using half and half instead of 2%. My husband and I loved this and would give it 10 stars if we could! THANK YOU for posting!

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (290g)

    Recipe makes 6 servings

    Calories 180
    Calories from Fat 45 (25%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 5.0g 7%
    Saturated Fat 2.4g 11%
    Monounsaturated Fat 1.2g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 49mg 16%
    Sodium 384mg 16%
    Potassium 449mg 12%
    Total Carbohydrate 21.1g 7%
    Dietary Fiber 1.1g 4%
    Sugars 8.9g
    Protein 12.4g 24%
    Vitamin A 812mcg 16%
    Vitamin B6 0.2mg 8%
    Vitamin B12 12.7mcg 211%
    Vitamin C 13mg 23%
    Vitamin E 0mcg 3%
    Calcium 170mg 17%
    Iron 4mg 23%

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