SHRIMP BISQUE I

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This recipe may take a little work but it taste great. To devein the shrimp use the tip of a sharp knife or a deveiner.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Seafood

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups butter
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 pound medium shrimp - peeled, deveined and shells reserved
12 ounces shrimp shells
¼ cup clarified butter
1 large onion, finely diced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons paprika
3 tablespoons tomato paste
½ cup brandy
4 quarts fish stock
4 cups heavy cream, heated
¾ cup dry sherry
¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning TM

Steps:

  • To make roux: melt 2 cups butter in saucepan over moderate heat. Add 4 cups flour all at ounce, stirring constantly over low heat, for approximately 5 minutes, until roux is a very pale ivory color. Set aside.
  • Using a large stock pot, melt clarified butter and saute shrimp shells until color changes. (To make clarified butter: slowly melt unsalted butter in a saucepan, being careful not to burn. Once thoroughly melted skim off surface of butter, removing milk solids.)
  • Add onion and garlic, cooking until tender, adding more butter if needed. Add paprika, cooking for 10 to 15 minutes. Once paprika is dissolved add tomato paste and mix well.
  • Deglaze pan with brandy; add fish stock and simmer.
  • Thicken soup by adding small amounts of roux, each time mixing thoroughly.
  • Strain soup, pressing shells to extract all liquid.
  • In separate saute pan, saute shrimp in butter and add to soup mixture. Add heated heavy cream, sherry and season to taste using; hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire and seafood seasoning. Stirring well and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Cholesterol 155.1 mg, Fat 40.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 24.6 g, Sodium 884.7 mg, Sugar 1 g

Afetsi King benard
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I love this shrimp bisque! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The soup is creamy and flavorful, with just the right amount of spice. I always serve it with a side of crusty bread, and it's the perfect meal for a c


Nkemakolam Godswill
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This shrimp bisque is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. I had some cooked shrimp from a previous meal, and I used it to make this soup. It turned out great! The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp added a nice briny flavor. I served it


Gift Praiz
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I was pleasantly surprised by this shrimp bisque. The flavor was delicate and not at all fishy. The soup was also very creamy and comforting. I served it with a side salad, and it was a light and satisfying meal.


HANLIE BARTMANN
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This shrimp bisque is a seafood lover's dream! The shrimp is cooked to perfection, and the bisque is creamy and flavorful. I love the addition of brandy, which gives the soup a touch of sophistication. I served it with a side of crusty bread, and it


Lala Aslam Lala Aslam
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I've made this shrimp bisque several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love that it's not too thick or heavy, so it's perfect for a light lunch or dinner. I also appreciate that it's a relatively hea


Arauagiwgoq Sk
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This shrimp bisque is a must-try for seafood lovers! The flavor is rich and complex, with a hint of sweetness from the shrimp and a subtle smokiness from the bacon. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. I highly recommend servin


Kevin Zou
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this shrimp bisque was to make. It only took about 30 minutes from start to finish, and the results were impressive. The soup was creamy and flavorful, with a nice balance of shrimp and brandy. I served it with


Shahid haroon Shahid memon
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This shrimp bisque is a keeper! It's easy to make and packed with flavor. I used frozen shrimp, and it still turned out great. I also added a bit of cayenne pepper for a little extra spice. It was a hit with my family, and I'll definitely be making i


Kashif Butt
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I'm a huge fan of seafood bisques, and this shrimp bisque is no exception. It's incredibly flavorful and has a lovely pink hue. I love that it's not too thick or heavy, so it's perfect for a light lunch or dinner. I'll definitely be adding this recip


Ghayas Ahmed
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5 stars! This shrimp bisque is a winner! The combination of shrimp, brandy, and cream creates a luxurious and velvety soup that is both comforting and elegant. I served it with crusty bread and a side salad, and it was the perfect meal for a chilly n


Wahab Bhaai
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This shrimp bisque is the epitome of culinary delight! The rich, creamy texture and the burst of shrimpy flavor in every spoonful are simply divine. I followed the recipe precisely, and it turned out perfectly. My family and friends raved about it, a