Shrimp Bisque

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5.0

75 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 20 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    382 kcal

  • Course

    Soup

  • Cuisine

    American

Shrimp Bisque

A creamy and flavorful biqsue recipe with a rich broth and lots of shrimp.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 tablespoons butter divided
  • 1 pound large shrimp with shells
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 3 cups seafood broth or chicken broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1 rib celery finely diced
  • 1 small carrot diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
  • 1 ½ cups half and half or 1 cup heavy cream
  • chopped fresh chives for garnish
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Instructions

  1. Peel the shrimp and reserve the shells.
  2. In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until cooked through. Transfer shrimp to a bowl.
  3. Add the white wine to the saucepan and let simmer for 2 minutes. Add the broth, bay leaf, and shrimp shells and bring to a simmer for 5 minutes, turn the heat off and cover. Let rest 15 minutes. Strain and reserve the broth.
  4. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium head. Add the onions, celery, and carrot and cook until tender without browning, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  5. Add the shrimp broth, tomato paste, thyme leaves, salt, and pepper to taste and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes or until thickened.
  6. Puree the soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in the cream and simmer 5 minutes more.
  7. Finely chop the shrimp and add it to the bisque. Garnish with chopped chives if desired.

Notes

  • Leftover bisque can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Reheat slowly on the stovetop, stirring constantly so bisque doesn't separate. 
  • For a thicker soup a cornstarch slurry can be added at the end of cooking. Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water. Slowly drizzle the slurry into the simmering soup while stirring - you may not need all of it. Allow to simmer for 2 minutes to thicken.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 382 (19%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.5g Cholesterol 248mg (83%) Sodium 1196mg (50%) Potassium 719mg (21%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 3458IU (69%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 206mg (21%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 382 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 382 19%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.5g 25%
Cholesterol 248mg 83%
Sodium 1196mg 50%
Potassium 719mg 15%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 3458IU 69%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 206mg 21%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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