Description
This rich and creamy shrimp bisque highlights juicy shrimp in every bite. It’s a flavorful seafood soup that’s easy to make and perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
- 32 ounces large shrimp, shell and tail on
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Vidalia onion, diced
- 1 fennel bulb, sliced thin
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups seafood stock
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3 cups seafood stock
- 1 (14-ounce) can fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 1¼ cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Steam the Shrimp: In a large pot, steam the shrimp in 2 cups of water with 1 tablespoon of kosher salt for about 3-4 minutes or until cooked through. Using tongs, transfer the shrimp to a plate and allow to cool. Reserve the steaming liquid for the stock.
- Peel the Shrimp: Once the shrimp are cool enough to handle, peel them and set them aside. Chop the shrimp into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook the Vegetables: In the same large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent. Add the fennel and cook until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional minute. Add the tomato paste and cook until the mixture becomes a deep burgundy color.
- Simmer the Broth: Add 2 cups of seafood stock, the reserved steaming liquid, fresh thyme, bay leaf, paprika, cayenne pepper, and fire roasted diced tomatoes to the pot. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Blend the Soup: Remove the bay leaf from the broth. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth and creamy.
- Finish the Soup: Stir in 1¼ cups heavy cream and 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Serve: Divide the chopped shrimp among your soup bowls. Ladle the hot soup over the shrimp. Serve immediately and garnish with fennel fronds if desired.
Notes
- For a smoother bisque, you can strain the soup after blending it.
- Garnish with a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkle of paprika for extra flavor.
- Serve with crusty bread to soak up the delicious broth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering, Blending
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
