Shrimp Bisque

Name: Shrimp Bisque
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1-1½ pounds (453- 680g) extra large shrimp, (with shells); 1 teaspoon (4g) Creole seasoning; ¼ teaspoon (1g) salt, (or to taste); 1-2 teaspoons (14-28g) butter or olive oil; 1 stalk celery, (roughly chopped ); 1-2 sprigs fresh thyme; ½ onion, (roughly chopped ); 2-3 cloves fresh garlic, (smashed and peeled); 1-2 bay leaves; ¼ teaspoon (0.75g) black peppercorns; 3-4 cups (720-960ml) water; 2 tablespoons (28g) butter; Drizzle of extra virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons (10g) garlic, (minced); 1 teaspoon (2g) fresh thyme; ½ cup (58g) onions (chopped); ¼ cup (25g) celery, (diced); 2 tablespoons (20g) flour; ½ cup (120ml) dry white wine ((or replace with stock)); 2 teaspoons (10ml) Worcestershire sauce; ½ teaspoon (1g) paprika; ¼-½ teaspoon (0.5-1g) cayenne pepper, (optional); 1 tablespoon (16g) tomato paste; 2-2½ cups (480-600ml) shrimp stock, (adjust to desired thickness); 1 cup (240g) heavy cream; 2-3 tablespoons (28-42g) butter; ½-1 teaspoon (1-2g) ground white pepper; Salt to taste

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:45min

If you love chowder, you will fall in love with Shrimp Bisque. It's not quite a chowder, and it's not quite a soup. It is an exceptional appetizer or ideal for a soup and salad combo.

Updated at: Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:14:01 GMT