Shrimp Bisque Recipe

Name: Shrimp Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound shrimp peeled, deveined *; 12 ounces shrimp shells; 2 ounces ghee (clarified butter); 12 ounces onions finely diced; 1 clove garlic minced; 2 tablespoons paprika; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 3 ounces brandy; 1 gallon fish stock; 16 ounces roux see note; 1 quart heavy whipping cream heated; 4 ounces sherry dry; 1 x red hot pepper sauce; 1 x worcestershire sauce; 1 x seafood seasoning

Servings: persons

1 pound shrimp peeled, deveined *
12 ounces shrimp shells
2 ounces ghee (clarified butter)
12 ounces onions finely diced
1 clove garlic minced
2 tablespoons paprika
3 tablespoons tomato paste
3 ounces brandy
1 gallon fish stock
16 ounces roux see note
1 quart heavy whipping cream heated
4 ounces sherry dry
1 x red hot pepper sauce
1 x worcestershire sauce
1 x seafood seasoning

1
Saute shrimp shells in butter until color changes.
2
Add onion, cooking until tender.
3
Add garlic and saute until aroma thickens, adding more butter if needed.
4
Add the paprika, cooking to dissolve and develop color and flavor, 10 to 15 minutes.
5
Add tomato paste and mix well.
6
Deglaze pan with the brandy; add fish stock and simmer.
7
Thicken by adding small amounts of roux, each time mixing thoroughly.
8
Strain, pressing shells to extract all liquid.
9
Saute shrimp in butter and add to soup.
10
Add heavy cream, sherry, sauces and seasoning, stirring to mix well.
11
Note: Roux is made with equal parts of butter and flour (never less than a 40% to 60% ratio) cooked 5 to 8 minutes to lightly brown.

370

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* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound shrimp peeled, deveined *, 12 ounces shrimp shells, 2 ounces ghee (clarified butter), 12 ounces onions finely diced, 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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