Simpler Shrimp Bisque

Name: Simpler Shrimp Bisque
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 pounds medium-large (31 to 40 per pound) shrimp, peeled and shells reserved, shrimp deveined and chopped; 2 onions, chopped; 2 carrots, peeled and chopped; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 6 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups dry white wine; 6 cups water; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 cups heavy cream; 1 tablespoon dry sherry; Salt and pepper

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"To build a shrimp bisque with real shrimp flavor, we didn’t toss out the shrimp shells. Instead we sautéed them until bright pink, added mirepoix, and made a quick shrimp stock. This shrimp stock formed the base of our bisque. Heavy cream added richness, and a little sherry rounded out the… read more..."

INGREDIENTS

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4 tablespoons unsalted butter

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2 pounds medium-large (31 to 40 per pound) shrimp, peeled and shells reserved, shrimp deveined and chopped

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2 onions, chopped

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2 carrots, peeled and chopped

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2 celery ribs, chopped

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1/2 cup all-purpose flour

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6 tablespoons tomato paste

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2 garlic cloves, minced

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2 cups dry white wine

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6 cups water

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2 sprigs fresh thyme

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2 cups heavy cream

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1 tablespoon dry sherry

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Salt and pepper

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