Creamy Shrimp Bisque Recipe

Name: Creamy Shrimp Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp. olive oil; 2 lb. shrimp (shelled and deveined, save shells); 1 celery stalk, chopped; 1 c. wine; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 tsp. cayenne; 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes; 4 Tbsp. butter; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 carrot, chopped; 2 1/2 c. water; 1/4 c. regular long grain rice; 1/2 tsp. salt; 3 chicken flavored bouillon cubes; 2 c. heavy cream

Servings: persons

3 Tbsp. olive oil
2 lb. shrimp (shelled and deveined, save shells)
1 celery stalk, chopped
1 c. wine
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp. cayenne
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
4 Tbsp. butter
1 large onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
2 1/2 c. water
1/4 c. regular long grain rice
1/2 tsp. salt
3 chicken flavored bouillon cubes
2 c. heavy cream

1
In a 4-quart pot over medium-high heat, cook shrimp shells in hot olive oil until pink, constantly stirring with slotted spoon. Discard shells, leaving flavored oil in pot.
2
Add shrimp to oil and cook, over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until shrimp turn pink, about 3 minutes; spoon into bowl.
3
Reduce heat to medium.
4
Add butter and chopped vegetables, cook until tender, stirring occasionally.
5
Stir in remaining ingredients with the exception of the tomatoes and cream, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until rice is tender (about 15 minutes).
6
Remove pot from heat, discard bay leaf, drain juice from tomatoes, remove seeds from tomatoes, stir tomatoes into rice combo and add shrimp.
7
In blender at high speed, blend mixture, one half at a time, until smooth.
8
Return shrimp mixture to pot, stir in cream.
9
Bring to short of boiling, over medium heat.

1045

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Tbsp. olive oil, 2 lb. shrimp (shelled and deveined, save shells), 1 celery stalk, chopped, 1 c. wine, and more.

Yes, Creamy Shrimp Bisque 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.

Creamy Shrimp Bisque

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