Friday is National Seafood Bisque Day! Seafood bisque is a creamy and well-seasoned soup consisting of a crustacean based broth. The most common forms of seafood bisque are made from lobster, crab, shrimp, or crayfish. Culinary historians believe that the word “bisque” is derived from the French word “bis cuites,” which means “twice cooked.” Seafood bisque is typically cooked twice. The first time cooked occurs when the crustaceans are sautéed in their shells; the second time cooked is when the dish is mixed with the cream for simmering. For some of the best Provencal seafood bisque recipes, go to Simply Recipes . If you are in need of any seafood items, including crab and shrimp, look no further than Quaker Valley Foods! Quaker Valley Foods is a seafood distributor located in Philadelphia, Pa. We distribute food products to over 2,500 customers all across the East Coast and Mid-Atlantic States daily!
To learn more, reach out to your Quaker Valley Food’s Sales Representative. Or check out our website where a full listing of all our seafood products can be found under ‘What We Sell’.
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