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Shrimp Bisque for Two

Created by Stacey
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 T Butter
  • 2 T Diced Celery
  • 2 T Diced Carrot
  • 2 T Diced Onion
  • 1 Clove Garlic Minced
  • 1 T Flour
  • ½ T Tomato Paste
  • ½ T Creole Seasoning Blend
  • 2 c Broth You can use seafood or chicken broth
  • ½ c Half and Half
  • 1/2 C Shrimp Chopped About 10-12 Large Shrimp
  • 1 t Sherry Wine
  • 1 t Parsley

Instructions
 

  • In a pan over medium high heat melt the butter
  • Add celery, carrots and onions to the pan and sauté until the veggies are tender
  • Once the veggies are tender add the creole seasoning, the tomato paste and the flour and stir
  • Add the broth and bring to a simmer
  • Once the broth has thickened slightly use an immersion blender to blend the broth and veggies smooth.
  • Add the diced shrimp and simmer until the shrimp are cooked
  • If you would like a smooth bisque, you can blend the shrimp once it is cooked through
  • Remove from the heat and add the half and half
  • Add the sherry wine and the parsley to the bisque.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

A few notes with this recipe, if you like a thicker bisque reduce the amount of broth to 1-1.5 cups.
You can also add heavy cream instead of half and half for a richer bisque. It does add a little sweetness so you may want to add a pinch of salt if you are using the heavy cream
This recipe is best made on the stovetop because shrimp overcooks very easily and it is easier to avoid overcooking the shrimp on the stovetop.