Shrimp Bisque

Name: Shrimp Bisque
Ingredients: 1/2 c. butter; 2 carrots, sliced thin; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 tsp. thyme; 1/2 c. dry white wine; 1 lb. raw shrimp, shelled; 1/3 c. flour; 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 to 3 tsp. paprika; 3 c. milk; 2 c. half and half

12 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter
2 carrots, sliced thin
1 small onion, chopped
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp. thyme
1/2 c. dry white wine
1 lb. raw shrimp, shelled
1/3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 to 3 tsp. paprika
3 c. milk
2 c. half and half

Directions

1

Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in large saucepan.
2

Saute carrots and onion until tender; add bay leaf, thyme, wine and shrimp.
3

Cook just until shrimp turn pink, about 30 minutes.
4

Drain shrimp into a bowl, reserving liquid.
5

Melt remaining 6 tablespoons butter in same saucepan; stir in flour.
6

Cook, stirring constantly, until bubbly.
7

Add reserved shrimp liquid to saucepan along with salt, paprika and milk, stirring constantly until thickens.
8

Chop shrimp and add to bisque.