Joe'S Maryland Shrimp Bisque Recipe

Name: Joe'S Maryland Shrimp Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs shrimp (with heads on); 4 quarts half-and-half; 1/4 lb butter; 3 large shallots; 5 garlic cloves; 4 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon thyme; 1 teaspoon basil; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth; 1 cup sherry wine

Servings: persons

4 lbs shrimp (with heads on)
4 quarts half-and-half
1/4 lb butter
3 large shallots
5 garlic cloves
4 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 cup sherry wine

1
Pull heads off shrimp.
2
In 4 quart saucepan put 2 cans chicken broth.
3
Put shrimp heads in saucepan with broth.
4
Bring to a boil.
5
Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minute.
6
Remove shrimp heads and discard.
7
Reduce liquid (to aprox 12 oz).
8
In frying pan saute thinly sliced shallots and crushed garlic with 1 tbsp butter then turn off heat.
9
Pour reduced chicken stock (from #7) in 8 quart stock pot then add shallots & garlic and stir, then slowly add sherry and stir, then add half and half while stirring and remaining butter.
10
Add all spices and turn burner on low.
11
Clean and de-vein shrimp then cut shrimp in half.
12
Add shrimp to soup.
13
Turn heat up a little (no more than 170 degrees - will curdle if heat is too high. If it does curdle strain out shrimp and put soup in blender and blend on high until re-mixed and smooth then pour back in pot and add shrimp again) and cook for 1 hour stirring occasionally.
14
Serve and enjoy!

922

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

132

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lbs shrimp (with heads on), 4 quarts half-and-half, 1/4 lb butter, 3 large shallots, and more.

Yes, Joe'S Maryland 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.

Joe'S Maryland Shrimp Bisque

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