Best Cajun Shrimp Bisque Dee Dees Recipes

Cajun Shrimp Bisque image

Provided by meedeeter

Categories Cajun

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons butter
1 onion, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons paprika
3 tablespoons flour
4 cups fish stock or 4 cups chicken stock
1 sprig thyme
1 bay leaf
8 ounces cooked shrimp
salt and pepper
chives

Steps:

Melt the butter and add the onion, celery, and garlic. Cook gently to soften.
Stir in the mustard, cayenne, paprika, and flour. Cook about 3 minutes over gentle heat, stirring occasionally.
Pour on stock gradually, stirring until well blended. Add the thyme and bay leaf and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer about 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
Add the shrimp and heat through for about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste and top with chives before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.7, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 90.5, Sodium 379.5, Carbohydrate 5.8, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.1, Protein 12.3

Shrimp Bisque image

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup water
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons sodium-free chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup sour cream
Fresh cilantro, cubed avocado and additonal shrimp, optional

Steps:

In a small saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended. Stir in the water, cream, chili powder, bouillon, cumin and coriander; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. , Cut shrimp into bite-size pieces; add to soup. Simmer 5 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. Gradually stir 1/2 cup hot soup into sour cream; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Heat through (do not boil). Garnish with cilantro, avocado and additional shrimp if desired.

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