Description
A creamy and hearty shrimp and corn bisque, perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp flour
- 4 cups seafood or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for spice)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.
- Add the garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly to form a roux.
- Slowly add the seafood or chicken broth, whisking to combine with the roux and avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the corn kernels, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10-12 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring the bisque back to a gentle simmer. Add the shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and are fully cooked.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste, adding more salt, pepper, or cayenne if desired.
- Serve the bisque hot, garnished with fresh parsley and green onions.
Notes
Adding cayenne pepper will give a nice kick; adjust according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 200mg