Shrimp Bisque
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Shrimp Bisque
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Rich, creamy Shrimp Bisque is loaded with succulent shrimp. It's easy to make a restaurant-quality soup with only a few simple ingredients and less than 40 minutes.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup yellow onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup sherry cooking wine
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt or celery salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1/2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup clam juice or chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup water or seafood stock
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- salt to taste
- 1/2 lb Shrimp peeled, deveined, and cut into bite size
- 1 cup crouton for serving (optional)
- freshly chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
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Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a medium soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 2 minutes, until aromatic and translucent.
- Add the sherry and season with garlic salt and paprika; stir well. Then, stir in the tomato paste and clam juice. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes over medium-low heat.
- Purée the soup with a blender or an immersion blender until smooth.
- Return the soup to the pot and add the heavy cream, water, and unsalted butter. Stir constantly to smooth out the texture, then add salt to taste.
- Finally, add the shrimp and simmer the soup for another 5 to 8 minutes, until the shrimp are cooked through.
- Serve immediately, topped with croutons and freshly chopped parsley, if desired.
Notes
- Recipe Adapted from: Leite's Culinaria
- Tips:
- You may use either fresh or frozen shrimp that are peeled and deveined.
- If using frozen shrimp, deforest them properly by soaking them in a bowl with room temperature water for 10 minutes. Drain and pat dry before cooking.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
333kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
142mg
(47%)
Sodium
886mg
(37%)
Potassium
433mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
480IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
79mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 333 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 333kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 886mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 433mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 480IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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72 reviews
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