Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of Shrimp Bisque, a dish that hovers between a soup and a chowder, making it a truly unique culinary experience. Perfect as an elegant appetizer or paired with a fresh salad, this bisque will impress at any gathering—from cozy family dinners to sophisticated dinner parties. The rich flavors, velvety texture, and aromatic seasonings create a comforting bowl of warmth that elevates your dining experience. Whether you’re serving it to guests or enjoying it on a quiet evening at home, this Shrimp Bisque is sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–1½ pounds extra-large shrimp (with shells)
- 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1–2 teaspoons butter or olive oil
- 1 stalk celery (roughly chopped)
- ½ onion (roughly chopped)
- 2–3 cloves garlic (smashed)
- 3–4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup dry white grape juice (or stock)
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a large pot, boil shrimp shells with water, Creole seasoning, salt, celery, onion, garlic, and bay leaves for about 30 minutes.
- Strain the mixture using a fine-mesh sieve and reserve the liquid.
- In another pan, melt butter or heat olive oil; sauté minced garlic, chopped onions, and diced celery until softened.
- Sprinkle flour into the mixture and stir for two minutes until golden.
- Gradually add grape juice (or stock) while stirring continuously.
- Pour in the reserved shrimp stock along with Worcestershire sauce and seasonings; stir well.
- Gently simmer before adding heavy cream; heat through without boiling.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizers & Snacks
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 130mg