cajun shrimp bisque - dee dee's

(4 ratings)
Recipe by
Diane Atherton
PINE MOUNTAIN, GA

Cajun cuisine is one of my favorites and that's what I've been craving. I had shrimp in the freezer and half and half in the fridge. That's all I needed to get me started on this bisque. I checked out other recipes online and then I added my own spice combination and came up with a very tasty Shrimp Bisque. I was told I could sell it. Yes, it's that yummy! Inspired from Bev Cooks. Photo's are mine.

(4 ratings)
yield 4 to 6
prep time 20 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For cajun shrimp bisque - dee dee's

  • SHRIMP STOCK
  • 1 lb
    shrimp shells (just the shells go in the stock, reserve shrimp for bisque)
  • 1/2 md
    onion, sliced
  • 1 Tbsp
    peppercorns, whole black
  • 1 tsp
    kosher salt
  • 2
    dried bay leaves
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil, extra virgin
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh parsley
  • 6 c
    water
  • SHRIMP BISQUE
  • 1 lb
    shrimp
  • 1/2 stick
    butter
  • 1/2 md
    onion, finely diced
  • 2
    celery stalks, diced
  • 3 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp
    all purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp
    tomato paste
  • 1 tsp
    basil, dried
  • 1/2 tsp
    cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp
    everglades seasoning
  • 1/4 to 1/2 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp
    hungarian paprika
  • 3 c
    half and half
  • 2 c
    shrimp stock
  • 1
    dried bay leaf
  • 3 Tbsp
    louisianna hot sauce
  • kosher salt, to taste
  • 3
    green onions, sliced

How To Make cajun shrimp bisque - dee dee's

  • 1
    Add stock ingredients to water and bring to a boil; boil 20 to 30 minutes. Removed from heat and strain. Discard solids reserving stock.
  • 2
    In a large skillet melt butter; add onions, celery and garlic. Saute' until vegetable are tender about 5 minutes.
  • 3
    Remove from heat; add tomato paste and flour. Stir gently to coat vegetables. Add basil, cajun seasoning, everglade seasoning, cayenne, and paprika. Add half and half & 2 cups of the stock; whisk until well combined.
  • 4
    Return to heat; add bay leaf and hot sauce. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Add shrimp in the last 2 minutes. Shrimp will be pink when done.
  • 5
    Remove from heat and add green onions. Taste test; add additional seasonings if desired. Serve with crusty bread or crackers.

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