Shrimp Bisque Orleans Recipe

Name: Shrimp Bisque Orleans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 stick (4 Tbs.) light margarine; 1 large yellow onion, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 Tbs. flour; 2 Tbs. low sodium tomato paste; 3 cups 1% low fat milk; 2 cups clam juice or broth; 1 large bay leaf; 1/2 tsp. dried basil; 1 tsp. Tabasco sauce (or to taste); 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined and coarsely chopped, reserve a few whole for garnish; 1/4 cup sliced green onions

Servings: persons

1/2 stick (4 Tbs.) light margarine
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbs. flour
2 Tbs. low sodium tomato paste
3 cups 1% low fat milk
2 cups clam juice or broth
1 large bay leaf
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. Tabasco sauce (or to taste)
1/4 tsp. salt
1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined and coarsely chopped, reserve a few whole for garnish
1/4 cup sliced green onions

1
In a saucepan, melt margarine; add the onion, celery and garlic.
2
Cook 5 minutes or until tender and translucent.
3
Stir in the flour and tomato paste; cook, stirring, 2 minutes.
4
Remove from heat; gradually whisk in the milk and clam juice alternately.
5
Add the bay leaf, basil, Tabasco sauce and salt.
6
Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
7
Reduce heat; simmmer 10 minutes.
8
Add the shrimp and green onions; simmer 5 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink.
9
Remove bay leaf before serving.
10
Garnish with whole shrimps, if desired.
11
Note: Will serve more if served as an appetizer.
12
Great with warm, crusty French baguette.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 stick (4 Tbs.) light margarine, 1 large yellow onion, chopped, 1/2 cup chopped celery, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Bisque Orleans 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 Orleans

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