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

There's something truly special about a well-made bisque. Its rich, creamy texture and complex flavors make it a favorite among many seafood lovers. And when you add a spicy kick and the sweetness of coconut, you get a dish that's truly outstanding. That's what you'll find in this recipe for Spicy Coconut Shrimp Bisque.

This bisque is a decadent and flavorful dish that is perfect for a dinner party or a special occasion. The combination of shrimp, coconut milk, and a blend of aromatic...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 pound large shrimp, shelled and deveined, shells reserved
  • 2 ½ cups water
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ⅓ cup green onions, chopped
  • ⅓ cup chopped celery
  • ¼ cup diced fresh jalapeno pepper
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups ready-to-serve creamy tomato soup
  • ½ cup coconut milk
  • ¼ teaspoon red curry paste, or to taste
  • 1 dash fish sauce, or to taste
  • 2 ounces rice crackers
  • 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh basil

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in shrimp shells; cook, stirring, until shells turn pink, 2 minutes. Pour in water and bring to a simmer; cook 20 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in green onions, celery, and jalapeno; cook, stirring, until mixture is slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium low, stir in flour and cook 3 minutes.
  • Pour tomato soup into onion mixture; stir to combine. Pour shrimp shell mixture through a mesh strainer into tomato soup mixture. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer.
  • Stir coconut milk, red curry paste, and fish sauce into tomato soup mixture, bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes. Stir in shrimp, decrease to heat to low and simmer until shrimp are cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Ladle bisque into bowls, place a rice cracker in the middle, and top the cracker with sliced basil.
  • Nutrition

    290 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 137mg
    • Sodium: 502mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 46mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 232mg