Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful New Orleans Shrimp and Corn Bisque, a creamy and comforting soup with a Cajun twist. This bisque features tender shrimp, sweet corn, and a blend of aromatic spices for a taste of the South in every spoonful.
Ingredients
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Vegetable Base:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Roux and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups seafood stock or chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Finishing Touches:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Fresh lemon juice, to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, sauté onion, celery, and bell pepper. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Create Roux: Sprinkle flour over vegetables and cook to form a light roux.
- Add Stock and Seasonings: Gradually whisk in stock, then add corn, paprika, cayenne, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer.
- Finish Bisque: Stir in cream, then add shrimp and cook until pink. Add green onions, parsley, and lemon juice.
- Adjust and Serve: Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra richness, blend half the soup before adding shrimp.
- Consider adding a splash of white wine for depth.
- Opt for Gulf shrimp for authentic flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
