Shrimp Bisque Recipe

Name: Shrimp Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 1/2 c. butter; 2 carrots, sliced thin; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 tsp. thyme; 1/2 c. dry white wine; 1 lb. raw shrimp, shelled; 1/3 c. flour; 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 to 3 tsp. paprika; 3 c. milk; 2 c. half and half

Servings: persons

1/2 c. butter
2 carrots, sliced thin
1 small onion, chopped
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp. thyme
1/2 c. dry white wine
1 lb. raw shrimp, shelled
1/3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 to 3 tsp. paprika
3 c. milk
2 c. half and half

1
Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in large saucepan.
2
Saute carrots and onion until tender; add bay leaf, thyme, wine and shrimp.
3
Cook just until shrimp turn pink, about 30 minutes.
4
Drain shrimp into a bowl, reserving liquid.
5
Melt remaining 6 tablespoons butter in same saucepan; stir in flour.
6
Cook, stirring constantly, until bubbly.
7
Add reserved shrimp liquid to saucepan along with salt, paprika and milk, stirring constantly until thickens.
8
Chop shrimp and add to bisque.

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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: 1/2 c. butter, 2 carrots, sliced thin, 1 small onion, chopped, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, 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.

Shrimp Bisque

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