cajun shrimp bisque - dee dee's
Cajun cuisine is one of my favorites and that's what I've been craving. I had shrimp in the freezer and half and half in the fridge. That's all I needed to get me started on this bisque. I checked out other recipes online and then I added my own spice combination and came up with a very tasty Shrimp Bisque. I was told I could sell it. Yes, it's that yummy! Inspired from Bev Cooks. Photo's are mine.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 to 6
Ingredients
- SHRIMP STOCK
- 1 pound shrimp shells (just the shells go in the stock, reserve shrimp for bisque)
- 1/2 medium onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon peppercorns, whole black
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 - dried bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 6 cups water
- SHRIMP BISQUE
- 1 pound shrimp
- 1/2 stick butter
- 1/2 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 - celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon basil, dried
- 1/2 teaspoon cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon everglades seasoning
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon hungarian paprika
- 3 cups half and half
- 2 cups shrimp stock
- 1 - dried bay leaf
- 3 tablespoons louisianna hot sauce
- - kosher salt, to taste
- 3 - green onions, sliced
How To Make cajun shrimp bisque - dee dee's
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Step 1Add stock ingredients to water and bring to a boil; boil 20 to 30 minutes. Removed from heat and strain. Discard solids reserving stock.
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Step 2In a large skillet melt butter; add onions, celery and garlic. Saute' until vegetable are tender about 5 minutes.
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Step 3Remove from heat; add tomato paste and flour. Stir gently to coat vegetables. Add basil, cajun seasoning, everglade seasoning, cayenne, and paprika. Add half and half & 2 cups of the stock; whisk until well combined.
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Step 4Return to heat; add bay leaf and hot sauce. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Add shrimp in the last 2 minutes. Shrimp will be pink when done.
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Step 5Remove from heat and add green onions. Taste test; add additional seasonings if desired. Serve with crusty bread or crackers.
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