Description
This New Orleans Shrimp and Corn Bisque is a luxurious blend of sweet corn and succulent shrimp, creating a creamy, velvety texture that dances on the palate. The rich flavors are enhanced by a hint of Cajun spices, making each spoonful a delightful experience that transports you straight to the heart of Louisiana.
Ingredients
- Shrimp: 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Corn: 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
- Vegetables: 1 medium onion, diced; 2 stalks celery, diced; 1 bell pepper, diced
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Broth: 4 cups seafood or chicken broth
- Cream: 1 cup heavy cream
- Spices: 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon thyme; salt and pepper to taste
- Oil: 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the diced onion, celery, and bell pepper, sautéing for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the corn kernels and sauté for another 3 minutes.
- Pour in the broth and bring the mixture to a simmer, cooking for 15 minutes.
- Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth, or transfer to a blender in batches.
- Return the soup to the pot, stir in the heavy cream, shrimp, and spices, and simmer for another 5-7 minutes until the shrimp are cooked through and pink.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
- This bisque can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To freeze, allow the bisque to cool completely, then transfer to airtight containers for up to 3 months.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Feel free to add other seafood like crab or scallops for a mixed seafood bisque.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: soup
- Method: simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 150 milligrams
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