Creole Shrimp Bisque Recipe

Name: Creole Shrimp Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds (31 to 35 per lb.) shrimp, shelled (shells reserved), deveined, and cut into 1/2-in. pieces; About 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup dry white wine; 1 medium onion, peeled and quartered; 4 garlic cloves, halved lengthwise; 3 celery stalks, cut into chunks; 1 medium carrot, cut into chunks; 3 oregano sprigs; 2 thyme sprigs, plus fresh thyme leaves for garnish; 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns; 3/4 cup butter; 1/2 cup flour; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 2 cups half-and-half; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds (31 to 35 per lb.) shrimp, shelled (shells reserved), deveined, and cut into 1/2-in. pieces
About 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup dry white wine
1 medium onion, peeled and quartered
4 garlic cloves, halved lengthwise
3 celery stalks, cut into chunks
1 medium carrot, cut into chunks
3 oregano sprigs
2 thyme sprigs, plus fresh thyme leaves for garnish
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
3/4 cup butter
1/2 cup flour
1 tablespoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
2 cups half-and-half
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

1
In a large saucepan, combine shrimp shells, 3 cups broth, the wine, onion, garlic, celery, carrot, oregano and thyme sprigs, and peppercorns. Bring to a boil, then simmer, covered, 30 minutes. Strain into a large glass measuring cup; if you have less than 3 1/2 cups, add more broth.
2
Melt butter in same pan over medium heat. Stir in flour, paprika, and cayenne and cook, stirring often, until mixture just starts to darken and smell nutty, about 3 minutes. Whisk in broth mixture and half-and-half, increase heat, and continue whisking until mixture boils and thickens, about 8 minutes. If bisque is too thick, add a little more broth. Stir in salt and shrimp, remove from heat, and let sit until shrimp pieces are pink on the outside and opaque but still moist-looking inside (cut to test), about 3 minutes.
3
Ladle bisque into shooter glasses or small cups and sprinkle thyme leaves on top.

965

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds (31 to 35 per lb.) shrimp, shelled (shells reserved), deveined, and cut into 1/2-in. pieces, About 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, 1 cup dry white wine, 1 medium onion, peeled and quartered, and more.

Yes, Creole 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.

Creole Shrimp Bisque

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