Creamy Shrimp Bisque Recipe

CHEF BILLY PARISI

Shrimp bisque is a smooth soup made from shrimp stock that is then thickened with a roux and creamed at the end.  A bisque can only be considered a bisque if it is made from shellfish, any other soup claiming to be a bisque is simply a cream of fill in the blank.

– Shrimp Shells – Mirepoix – Herbs – Tomato Paste – White Wine or      Cognac – Water or Fish Stock – Roux – Heavy Whipping      Cream

Ingredients

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STEP 1

Start by cooking the shrimp shells in a large pot over medium heat until the shells turn pink.  Set them aside.

STEP 2

In the same pot with a little more butter, lightly brown the mirepoix and herbs, about 4-6 minutes.

STEP 3

Mix in some tomato paste and cook until it becomes fragrant about 2-4 minutes.

STEP 4

Deglaze with white wine and cognac and cook until it’s almost gone, or au sec.

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