Shrimp Bisque Recipe

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Shrimp Bisque
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  1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add shrimp shells and cook, stirring frequently, until they begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Add 1 bay leaf and 8 cups water. Simmer uncovered for 25 minutes. Set a fine-mesh strainer over a large bowl. Strain, discarding solids. DO AHEAD: Shrimp stock can be made 3 days ahead. Let cool slightly; chill uncovered until cold, then cover and keep chilled.
  2. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until just opaque in center, 3-4 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a plate. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to same pot. Add carrots, celery, and onion and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until very soft, about 20 minutes.
  3. Remove pot from heat; add brandy. Return pot to heat and stir until almost evaporated, 2-3 minutes. Add rice and tomato paste; stir for 1 minute. Add shrimp stock, remaining bay leaf, parsley, thyme, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne. Simmer uncovered until flavors meld and rice is soft, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Reserve 4 shrimp for garnish and stir remaining shrimp into bisque. Remove parsley, thyme, and bay leaf.
  4. Working in batches, purée bisque in a blender until smooth. Pour through a finemesh strainer set over a clean pot. Discard solids in strainer. Stir in cream and reheat bisque over medium heat. Add lemon juice. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and more cayenne, if desired.
  5. Mince reserved shrimp and mix with chives in a small bowl. Place 1 heaping tablespoon shrimp mixture in the center of large, shallow soup bowls. Ladle bisque around garnish and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 995.69 Kcal (4169 kJ)
Calories from fat 776.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 86.3g 133%
Cholesterol 241.42mg 80%
Sodium 1343.59mg 56%
Potassium 338.64mg 7%
Total Carbs 38.11g 13%
Sugars 3.1g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2.86g 11%
Protein 10.92g 22%
Vitamin C 9.3mg 15%
Vitamin A 1mg 32%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 82.4mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 338.66 Kcal (1418 kJ)
Calories from fat 264.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.35g 133%
Cholesterol 82.12mg 80%
Sodium 456.99mg 56%
Potassium 115.18mg 7%
Total Carbs 12.96g 13%
Sugars 1.05g 12%
Dietary Fiber 0.97g 11%
Protein 3.72g 22%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 15%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 32%
Iron 0.5mg 8%
Calcium 28mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 26.5
    Points
  • 27
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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