Description
Rich, creamy shrimp and corn bisque delivers Southern coastal comfort in one spoon. Silky seafood and sweet corn mingle with delicate spices, promising a luxurious meal you’ll savor to the last delightful drop.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped (reserve shells for stock)
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 2 cups (320g) corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- ¼ cup (30g) all-purpose flour
- 4 cups (960 milliliters) seafood or chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) dry white wine (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare a vibrant seafood stock by simmering shrimp shells in water for 10-15 minutes, then strain and reserve the fragrant liquid.
- In a spacious pot, gently melt butter and introduce diced onion, celery, and red bell pepper, allowing them to soften and release their aromatic essence for 5-7 minutes.
- Incorporate minced garlic and let it dance in the pot for 1-2 minutes until its pungent fragrance fills the kitchen.
- Dust the sautéed vegetables with a delicate layer of flour, stirring thoroughly to create a uniform coating, and toast for 1-2 minutes to eliminate any raw flour taste.
- Slowly introduce seafood or chicken broth, blending in the prepared shrimp stock and white wine, creating a silky base that will develop rich flavors as it simmers for 5 minutes.
- Fold in sweet corn kernels, Old Bay seasoning, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper, allowing the ingredients to meld and intensify for an additional 5 minutes.
- Gently stream in heavy cream and add succulent shrimp, cooking until the seafood transforms into a delicate pink hue and becomes perfectly tender.
- Ladle the luxurious bisque into warm bowls, crowning each serving with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, and accompany with crusty artisan bread or a crisp side salad.
Notes
- Maximize flavor by making homemade shrimp stock, which intensifies the seafood essence and adds depth to the bisque.
- Quick seafood hack: If short on time, use store-bought seafood stock or substitute with chicken stock without compromising taste.
- Control spice levels by adjusting cayenne pepper – start with a pinch for mild heat, increase gradually for bolder palates.
- Ensure shrimp remain tender by adding them late in cooking process and avoiding overcooking, which can make them rubbery and tough.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 445
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 200mg