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Delightful Shrimp Bisque Recipe

Published: Oct 11, 2021 · Modified: Nov 23, 2024 by Judith Coates · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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This recipe is a fabulous dish to serve to guests. The Brandy and the cream with the other ingredients make a delicious blend of flavor.
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Bisque de Crevettes

This is a wonderful seafood soup that has a delicious taste of the sea! I have designed this recipe so you can easily make it at home, just follow the step-by-step instructions. Get this recipe as it is the best French shrimp soup recipe, that will impress anyone who comes to dine!

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Shrimp Bisque is a soup with the flavor of the sea.

Especially good for entertaining.

I have changed the method here to make it easier for you to enjoy the dish at home.

Impress your friends next time they come for dinner!

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The Best Shrimp Bisque Recipe

Judith Coates
Bon Appétit
Like it? ~ Let us know below!
This recipe is a fabulous dish to serve to guests. The Brandy and the cream with the other ingredients make a delicious blend of flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 37 minutes mins
Total Time 57 minutes mins
Course soups
Cuisine French
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  • 1 kg 2.2 pound small cooked shrimps in the shell
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 onions sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic sliced
  • 1 large carrot sliced
  • 1 celery stalk sliced
  • bouquet garni parsley, thyme and bay leaves or cumin and coriander
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 3 tablespoon butter
  • ⅓ cup 3ozs flour
  • 4 tablespoon brandy
  • A few drops of lemon juice
  • ½ cup 4ozs whipping cream, half & half or table cream
  • 6 cups 3pints water
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • To prepare, remove the heads from the shrimp and peel away the shells, but keep both for the stock.
  • Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed pan.
  • Add the shrimp heads and shells, cook over medium heat, stirring often, until they are nice and brown.
  • At this stage, add the onion, carrot, and celery and cook gently until the onions soften.
  • Add the bouquet garni, tomato paste, and lemon juice.
  • Add the water stirring in gently and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to simmer, cover with saucepan lid, and continue to simmer for another 30 minutes.
  • Strain the liquid through a sieve.
  • Next, melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed pan.
  • Stir in the flour with a whisk and cook gently until golden in color.
  • Gradually stir in about half of the shrimp soup. ( I use a whisk here to blend smoothly)
  • Stir in the brandy.
  • Whisk in the remaining shrimp liquid.
  • Simmer for about 5 minutes then strain into another saucepan if a smoother consistency is desired.
  • Stir in the cream, then stir in the reserved shrimp and cook for a few minutes stirring frequently.
  • Serve with some of the reserved shrimp to garnish.

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Nutrition

Calories: 667.52kcalCarbohydrates: 29.95gProtein: 62.17gFat: 29.4gSaturated Fat: 12.12gCholesterol: 569.4mgSodium: 2568.42mgFiber: 2.49gSugar: 5.44g
Keyword dinner recipes, French food, lunch recipes, shrimp bisque, soup recipes
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