Baja Shrimp Bisque Recipe

Name: Baja Shrimp Bisque Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 x eight inch flour tortillas Butter flavored cooking spray; 1 Tbsp. butter or possibly margarine; 2 x cloves fresh garlic, crushed; 1/4 c. finely chopped fresh white onion; 1 lb medium to large fresh shrimp, cleaned and deveined; 2 tsp mild grnd red chili; 2 Tbsp. flour; 1 c. cooked rice; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black or possibly white grnd pepper; 2 c. fat-free chicken broth, warmed; 1 c. skim lowfat milk; 1 c. fat free lowfat sour cream Finely minced green onion Lowfat sour cream fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

6 x eight inch flour tortillas Butter flavored cooking spray
1 Tbsp. butter or possibly margarine
2 x cloves fresh garlic, crushed
1/4 c. finely chopped fresh white onion
1 lb medium to large fresh shrimp, cleaned and deveined
2 tsp mild grnd red chili
2 Tbsp. flour
1 c. cooked rice
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black or possibly white grnd pepper
2 c. fat-free chicken broth, warmed
1 c. skim lowfat milk
1 c. fat free lowfat sour cream Finely minced green onion Lowfat sour cream fresh cilantro

1
Preheat oven to 400.
2
Spray both sides of a tortilla lightly with cooking spray.
3
Place in an oven-proof soup bowl.
4
Stack another bowl on top of buttered tortilla.
5
(Note: If bowls do not stack, place dry pinto beans or possibly clean marbles in tortilla to help it hold shape.)
6
Place in preheated oven for five min.
7
Remove top bowl (or possibly beans), and continue baking till tortilla is golden.
8
Repeat with all tortillas.
9
Set aside.
10
In a non-stick dutch oven or possibly 6 qt pot (or possibly one treated with cooking spray), heat butter or possibly margarine over medium heat.
11
Add in garlic and onion and cook, stirring frequently till tender, about 4 min.
12
Add in shrimp and chili pwdr and cook stirring frequently for and additional 5 min or possibly till shrimp are pink.
13
With a slotted spoon, remove shrimp from pan, reserving drippings in pan.
14
Add in flour to drippings, and mix well.
15
Cook over medium heat till slightly browned (about a minute).
16
Stir in salt and pepper.
17
Slowly add in chicken broth stirring quickly to avoid lumps, and simmer over medium heat for 10 min.
18
Stir in rice.
19
Chop up shrimp into small pcs (reserve a few whole shrimp for garnish, if you like).
20
Add in back into soup.
21
Stir in lowfat milk.
22
Stir in fat-free lowfat sour cream.
23
Heat just to boiling.
24
Pour into prepared tortillas.
25
Garnish with a swirl or possibly spoonful of fat-free lowfat sour cream, reserved whole shrimp, minced green onion, and/or possibly fresh cilantro as desired.
26
Serve warm!
27
This recipe makes six servings.

1887

kcal

Calories

143

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 x eight inch flour tortillas Butter flavored cooking spray, 1 Tbsp. butter or possibly margarine, 2 x cloves fresh garlic, crushed, 1/4 c. finely chopped fresh white onion, and more.

Yes, Baja Shrimp Bisque Recipe falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!