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Creamy Shrimp Bisque

Warm and hearty, this Creamy Shrimp Bisque is a velvety seafood soup that is easy to make yet sophisticated enough to impress. Perfect for chilly evenings or special gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: French, Seafood
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons butter for sautéing
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups seafood stock can substitute with vegetable stock if desired
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt to taste salt and pepper
  • to taste garnish fresh parsley for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Cooking
  1. Pour in the seafood stock and allow it to come to a gentle simmer.
  2. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp, cooking until they turn pink and opaque, typically 3–4 minutes.
  3. Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or food processor.
  4. Return the blended soup to the pot over low heat, and stir in the heavy cream and paprika.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste and allow to simmer for another 5 minutes.
Serving
  1. Ladle the bisque into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes

For enhanced flavor, consider using homemade vegetable stock instead of seafood stock. Avoid overcooking shrimp to prevent toughness. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for 2 months.