Shrimp Bisque Recipe

Name: Shrimp Bisque
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, divided; 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled,deveined and chopped; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 3 cups water; 1 tablespoon ketchup; 1 chicken bouillon; 1 bay leaf; 1 tablespoon seasoning salt; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk; 2 tablespoons dry white wine or 2 tablespoons water

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, divided
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled,deveined and chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups water
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 chicken bouillon
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon seasoning salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
2 tablespoons dry white wine or 2 tablespoons water

1
To start, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add shrimp, onion and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp turn pink.
3
Remove from saucepan; set aside.
4
Next, melt remaining butter in same saucepan over medium heat.
5
Stir in flour.
6
Gradually stir in water, ketchup, bouillon, bay leaf, seasoned salt and cayenne pepper.
7
Boil, stirring occasionally; reduce heat to low.
8
Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
9
Add shrimp mixture; cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes.
10
Discard bay leaf.
11
Stir in evaporated milk and wine.
12
Heat through, but PLEASE-- do not boil.
13
ENJOY!

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, divided, 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled,deveined and chopped, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup chopped celery, 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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