Drunken crab bisque

5 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¾poundsCrab meat
¼cupButter
1cupWhipping cream
¼cupScotch whiskey
1quartMilk
¼teaspoonSalt
teaspoonWhite pepper
Finely chopped parsley

Directions

Flake crab meat, picking over to remove any cartilage. Set the crab meat aside.

Melt ¼ cup butter in a large saucepan. Stir in flaked crab meat, cream and whiskey. Over medium heat, stir until heated but do not boil.

Stir in milk and season with salt and pepper. Cook until very hot, but do not boil. Pour into a tureen or serve in individual bowls.

Garnish with chopped parsley.