Shrimp Bisque

Name: Shrimp Bisque
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 bay leaves, divided; 118 milliliters brandy; 2 carrots, peeled, chopped; 0 teaspoons (or more) cayenne pepper; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 59 milliliters finely chopped fresh chives; 3 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley; 3 sprigs fresh thyme; 118 milliliters heavy whipping cream; 6 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 Tbsps fresh lemon juice; 1 medium onion, chopped; 680 grams shrimp (about 45), peeled, deveined, shells reserved; 2 Tbsps tomato paste; 4 Tbsps (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, divided; 59 milliliters long-grain white rice

Need a gluten free and pescatarian main course? Shrimp Bisque could be a spectacular recipe to try. This recipe serves 6. One portion of this dish contains about 25g of protein, 17g of fat, and a total of 348 calories. Head to the store and pick up rice, cayenne pepper, heavy whipping cream, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the bay leaves you could follow this main course with the Adorable Applesauce Cupcakes as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large heavy pot overmedium-high heat.

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Add shrimp shells andcook, stirring frequently, until they begin tobrown, about 5 minutes.

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Add 1 bay leaf and8 cups water. Simmer uncovered for 25 minutes.Set a fine-mesh strainer over a largebowl. Strain, discarding solids. DO AHEAD:Shrimp stock can be made 3 days ahead.

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Shrimp Stock

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Water

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Letcool slightly; chill uncovered until cold, thencover and keep chilled.

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large heavy potover medium heat.

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Add shrimp and cook,stirring occasionally, until just opaque incenter, 3-4 minutes.

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Transfer shrimp to aplate.

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Shrimp

Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to samepot.

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Add carrots, celery, and onion andcook over medium heat, stirring frequently,until very soft, about 20 minutes.

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Remove pot from heat; add brandy.Return pot to heat and stir until almostevaporated, 2-3 minutes.

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Add rice andtomato paste; stir for 1 minute.

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Rice

Add shrimpstock, remaining bay leaf, parsley, thyme,and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne. Simmer uncovereduntil flavors meld and rice is soft, about20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.Reserve 4 shrimp for garnish and stirremaining shrimp into bisque.

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Parsley

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Removeparsley, thyme, and bay leaf.

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Thyme

Working in batches, purée bisque in ablender until smooth.

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Bisque

Pour through a finemeshstrainer set over a clean pot. Discardsolids in strainer. Stir in cream and reheatbisque over medium heat.

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Add lemon juice.Season to taste with salt, pepper, and morecayenne, if desired.

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Mince reserved shrimp and mix withchives in a small bowl.

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Place 1 heapingtablespoon shrimp mixture in the center of large,shallow soup bowls. Ladle bisque aroundgarnish and serve.

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Servings:

bay leaves, divided 118milliliters

brandy 2

carrots, peeled, chopped 0teaspoons

(or more) cayenne pepper 2

celery stalks, chopped 59milliliters

finely chopped fresh chives 3sprigs

fresh flat-leaf parsley 3sprigs

fresh thyme 118milliliters

heavy whipping cream 6servings

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3Tbsps

fresh lemon juice 1medium

onion, chopped 680grams

shrimp (about 45), peeled, deveined, shells reserved 2Tbsps

tomato paste 4Tbsps

(1/2 stick) unsalted butter, divided 59milliliters

long-grain white rice

Recommended wine: Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc

Shrimp can be paired with Pinot Grigio, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc. These crisp white wines work well with shrimp prepared in a variety of ways, whether grilled, fried, or in garlic sauce. The Alsace Willm Pinot Gris Reserve with a 4.4 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 16 dollars per bottle.