Shrimp Bisque Recipe

Name: Shrimp Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs small fresh shrimp; 4 cups chicken broth; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 1 carrot, chopped; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 teaspoon tomato paste; 2 tablespoons sherry wine; 1 cup whipping cream; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2 lbs small fresh shrimp
4 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon tomato paste
2 tablespoons sherry wine
1 cup whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
salt and pepper

1
It is important to note that your shrimp should come with their shells.
2
REMOVE shells from shrimp and wash shells in cold water.
3
PLACE shells in a sauce pan and add chicken broth.
4
SIMMER shells in the broth for 20 minutes.
5
STRAIN flavored broth and discard shells.
6
SAUTE onion, carrot and celery in hot butter three minutes until softened.
7
STIR in flour and add tomato paste and strained broth.
8
ADD cleaned shrimp.
9
COVER and simmer 15 minutes.
10
PUT the soup in a blender (or use an emersion blender . . . my favorite kitchen tool!) and puree until smooth.
11
STRAIN soup into a clean saucepan.
12
ADD lemon juice, sherry, cream and nutmeg.
13
*Taste the soup and add salt and pepper if necessary.
14
**If you want to freeze, do not add lemon juice, sherry, cream and nutmeg. Do that after defrosting.

932

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

132

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 2 lbs small fresh shrimp, 4 cups chicken broth, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 yellow onion, chopped, 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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