Description
A warm, creamy shrimp and corn bisque that celebrates the flavors of New Orleans with fresh ingredients and classic Creole seasoning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups seafood or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pot, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, celery, and bell pepper. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Build the Bisque Base: Sprinkle the flour over the sautéed vegetables and stir to combine. Cook for about 2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste. Gradually whisk in the seafood or chicken broth, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Incorporate the Corn and Shrimp: Add the corn kernels, Creole seasoning, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then let it cook for 10 minutes.
- Finish with Shrimp and Cream: Stir in the shrimp and heavy cream, cooking on low for an additional 5 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Garnish and Serve: Ladle the bisque into bowls and garnish with sliced green onions and chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Feel free to substitute coconut milk for a lighter option and different fresh herbs for garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg