Mexican Shrimp Bisque Recipe

Name: Mexican Shrimp Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 lb uncooked medium shrimp, peeled & deveined; 1/2 cup sour cream; fresh cilantro (for garnish) (optional); cubed avocado (for garnish) (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup water
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 lb uncooked medium shrimp, peeled & deveined
1/2 cup sour cream
fresh cilantro (for garnish) (optional)
cubed avocado (for garnish) (optional)

1
In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender.
2
Stir in flour until blended.
3
Stir in the water, cream, chili powder, bouillon, cumin, and coriander; bring to a boil.
4
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
5
Cut shrimp into bite sized pieces; add to soup.
6
Simmer 5 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink.
7
Gradually stir 1/2 cup hot soup into sour cream; return all to pan, stirring constantly.
8
Heat through (do not boil).
9
Garnish with fresh cilantro and cubed avocado, if desired.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup chopped onion, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Mexican 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.

Mexican Shrimp Bisque

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