A classic bisque is prepared by pureeing the shells with the soup. It creates an intense flavor and also acts as a thickening agent.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cut 9 shrimp in half lengthwise, and reserve for garnish. Arrange shrimp shells in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast until completely dry and slightly browned, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add remaining whole shrimp, and cook until pink and just cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add shallots, fennel, and carrot to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender but not browned, about 15 minutes. Add shells, and cook for 2 minutes. Add tomato paste, and cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes. Add Cognac, and simmer until liquid has almost evaporated. Add the water, salt, peppercorns, bay leaf, and parsley. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes. Uncover, and let cool to room temperature. Discard bay leaf.
- Working in batches, puree soup and cooked shrimp in a blender until smooth. Strain each batch through a fine sieve into a large bowl, pressing liquid through with a rubber spatula. Return solids to blender to be pureed with next batch. Discard remaining solids after all soup has been pureed.
- Transfer soup to a clean large pot, and place over low heat, stirring occasionally, until just warmed through. (Do not boil or soup will curdle.) Stir in evaporated milk.
- Heat a medium saute pan over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil. Add reserved raw shrimp, and cook until pink and just cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with pepper. Divide soup among 6 bowls, and garnish each with 3 shrimp halves and a sprig of chervil. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 g, Cholesterol 120 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 686 g
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[email protected]This shrimp bisque is delicious! I love the creamy texture and the rich flavor.
salma Eladly
[email protected]I've made this shrimp bisque several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly.
Anna Rawls
[email protected]This is one of the best shrimp bisques I've ever had. The flavors are perfectly balanced and the texture is smooth and creamy.
Jaime Ortiz
[email protected]I wasn't sure how this shrimp bisque would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was creamy and flavorful, and I loved the addition of the brandy.
Aiden Bridgen
[email protected]This shrimp bisque is the perfect comfort food. It's creamy, flavorful, and satisfying.
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[email protected]I made this shrimp bisque for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was.
Alfaz Mia
[email protected]This is now my go-to shrimp bisque recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly.
Akomolafe Oluwaferanmi
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to make. The shrimp bisque turned out creamy and flavorful, and my family loved it.
Leona Childress
[email protected]Easy to follow recipe, delicious results. Will definitely make again!
Siphelele Emola
[email protected]This shrimp bisque was fantastic! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the texture was creamy and smooth. I served it with a side of crusty bread and it was the perfect meal.