Shrimp Bisque Recipe

Name: Shrimp Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds medium shirmp (raw), shelled and deveined (reserve shells for stock); 5-6 cups water; 8T unsalted butter; 4T extra-virgin olive oil; 7-8 medium cloves garlic (minced); 1 large onion; 1/2t cayenne pepper; 1/2 cup brandy; 4T fresh basis (chopped fine); 1.5 cup dry sherry; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 4 cups half & half; 1 qt fish stock; 1 small can tomato paste; 1 pint heavy cream; 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice; Kosher Salt; Black Pepper

Servings: persons

2 pounds medium shirmp (raw), shelled and deveined (reserve shells for stock)
5-6 cups water
8T unsalted butter
4T extra-virgin olive oil
7-8 medium cloves garlic (minced)
1 large onion
1/2t cayenne pepper
1/2 cup brandy
4T fresh basis (chopped fine)
1.5 cup dry sherry
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups half & half
1 qt fish stock
1 small can tomato paste
1 pint heavy cream
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
Kosher Salt
Black Pepper

1
Place shrimp and shells in saucepan; cover with water; bring to boil; simmer 20 minutes.
2
Strain stock into bowl; separate shrimp from shells.
3
Allow shrimp to cool; chop into small pieces.
4
Puree 3/4 of shrimp together with garlic and onions in food processor; set remaining shrimp aside.
5
Heat olive oil with 2T butter in large skillet; add puree, cayenne; cook until mixture blends (approx. 3 minutes).
6
Add brandy; boil until reduced by half (approx. 2 minutes).
7
Add basil, sherry; simmer until mixture is fully cooked (approx. 2-3 minutes).
8
Combine with shrimp stock.
9
Melt remaining butter in medium saucepan. Blend in flour and cook until smooth; add half & half and cook until roux is thick (approx. 2 minutes).
10
Combine fish stock, tomato paste, shrimp puree in stock pot and simmer over high heat; whisk in roux and heavy cream; add shrimpt remaining shrimp pieces; simmer until mixture is creamy (approx. 20 minutes).
11
Add lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste; continue to simmer (approx. 3-5 minutes).
12
Ready to serve

2801

kcal

Calories

271

Fat

Carbs

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds medium shirmp (raw), shelled and deveined (reserve shells for stock), 5-6 cups water, 8T unsalted butter, 4T extra-virgin olive oil, 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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