How to Make Shrimp Bisque - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to elegant and luxurious dishes, few things can compare to a creamy and flavorful shrimp bisque. This classic French soup is a true showstopper, filled with the sweet and delicate flavor of fresh shrimp, and enhanced with the richness of cream and the depth of aromatic seasonings.

Although this dish may sound fancy and complicated, it is actually quite simple to prepare at home. With just a handful of ingredients and a bit of patience, you can create a restaurant-quality...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
  • ½ cup chopped yellow onion
  • ½ pound cooked or raw shrimp, tails removed, cut in pieces
  • 2 cups fat-free half-and-half
  • 1 cup no-salt-added tomato sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon hot chile sauce, or to taste
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • ¼ cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • In saucepan, heat olive oil. Add red pepper and onion; saute on low heat until soft, 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add shrimp, half-and-half, tomato sauce, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Add butter.
  • Put 1/2 hot mixture in a blender and carefully process at high speed about 10 to 15 seconds, or until no large pieces remain. Transfer bisque into soup bowls.
  • Repeat with remaining mixture. Sprinkle on Parmesan cheese.
  • Optional garnishes: herbs and additional shrimp.
  • Nutrition

    153 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 66mg
    • Sodium: 235mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 33mg
    • Calcium: 145mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 456mg