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Shrimp Bisque

Shrimp are a great source of lean protein. Stir them into a rich, creamy bisque for a delicious, lunch centerpiece or as a starter to a well-rounded dinner.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 2 to 4 servings
Calories: 497 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup (2 oz) chopped yellow onion
  • 3/4 teaspoon minced garlic 
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1/2 tablespoon store-bought or homemade tomato paste
  • 1 cup clam juice
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup seafood stock or water
  • 2 tablespoons (1 oz) unsalted butter
  • Table salt (optional)
  • 1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp peeled and deveined
  • fresh parsley leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

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  1. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil. Sauté the onion and garlic until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Slowly add the wine, then stir in the celery salt and paprika. Stir in the tomato paste and clam juice.
  2. Simmer for about 10 minutes. Using a blender or immersion blender, purée the mixture until smooth.
  3. Return the mixture to the saucepan, if necessary, then add the heavy cream, 1/2 cup of stock or water, and the unsalted butter. Taste and season with salt, if needed.
  4. Cut the shrimp into bite-size pieces and add them to the soup. Simmer until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through, about 5 to 10 minutes. Top with parsley, if desired, and serve.☞ TESTER TIP: If you prefer a thicker bisque, mix 2 teaspoons cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water and stir in to the simmering soup. Cook until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 497kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 42g (65%) Saturated Fat 22g (110%) Monounsaturated Fat 15g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 256mg (85%) Sodium 3036mg (127%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2to 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 497

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 497kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 42g 65%
Saturated Fat 22g 110%
Monounsaturated Fat 15g 75%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 256mg 85%
Sodium 3036mg 127%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%

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