shrimp bisque (can be dairy free, too!)

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Erin Byrnes
Long Beach, NY

I make this with shrimp usually but any fish would be great.

(1 rating)
yield 2 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For shrimp bisque (can be dairy free, too!)

  • 3 Tbsp
    olive oil, extra virgin
  • 2 Tbsp
    minced garlic, about 2-3 cloves (can substitute onion or shallot)
  • 3 Tbsp
    butter (i use earth balance vegan butter spread, dare i say it might even taste more buttery than butter!)
  • 8 oz
    shrimp (about 8 large)
  • 1 1/2 c
    vegetable broth
  • 1 1/2 c
    plain tomato puree or sauce
  • 1 tsp
    double concentrate tomato paste
  • 1 c
    sweet corn
  • 1 c
    creme fraiche, plain yogurt (for dairy free use plain soy yogurt)

How To Make shrimp bisque (can be dairy free, too!)

  • 1
    In medium sauce pot heat oil and butter on low. Let butter melt and add minced garlic. Let garlic sautee until slightly brown. If using onion/shallot sautee until translucent.
  • 2
    Once garlic is browned add shrimp. Brown shrimp on one side and turn. Cook through. Once cooked remove from pot.
  • 3
    Let oil cool in pot then add broth. Let simmer for one minute then add sauce and paste. Whisk to combine.
  • 4
    While broth and sauce are simmering dice up your shrimp. After sauce has simmer for a few minutes add shrimp back and corn. Let come to a low boil then slowly stir in creme or yogurt.
  • 5
    Top with some shredded cheddar or course bread crumbs.

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