Shrimp Bisque Ii Recipe

Name: Shrimp Bisque Ii
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter; 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour; 3 quarts seafood stock; salt and pepper to taste; 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp - peeled, deveined and shells reserved; 1 pound onions, minced; 1/4 cup butter; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tablespoons paprika; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 3 fluid ounces brandy; 1 quart heavy cream, heated; 3 dashes hot pepper sauce; 3 dashes Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning TM; 1/2 cup dry sherry

Servings: persons

3/4 cup butter
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
3 quarts seafood stock
salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp - peeled, deveined and shells reserved
1 pound onions, minced
1/4 cup butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons paprika
1/4 cup tomato paste
3 fluid ounces brandy
1 quart heavy cream, heated
3 dashes hot pepper sauce
3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning TM
1/2 cup dry sherry

1
In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine 3/4 cup butter and flour. Cook, stirring, until flour taste disappears, about 7 minutes. Stir in seafood stock and season with salt and pepper. Simmer 15 minutes, then remove from heat and set aside.
2
In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook shrimp shells and onion in 1/4 cup butter until onion is translucent. Stir in garlic, paprika and tomato paste and cook until brown. Stir in brandy and light it on fire. Let it simmer until reduced and thickened. Stir in reserved stock, reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh or cheesecloth.
3
Return strained mixture to a simmer in the saucepan. Pour in cream.
4
Dice shrimp and cook until opaque in a medium skillet over medium heat. Stir into soup and simmer 5 minutes. Season with pepper sauce, Worcestershire and Old Bay. Stir in sherry just before serving.

975

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup butter, 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, 3 quarts seafood stock, salt and pepper to taste, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Bisque Ii 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 Ii

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