Shrimp Bisque

Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence

Show: Tyler's UltimateEpisode: Ultimate Fish & Chips

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (53)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(53)

Cook Time:
45 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 45 min
Total:: 55 min

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Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds shrimp, shelled and deveined, shells reserved
Extra-virgin olive oil
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
2 1eeks, trimmed, halved lengthwise, and rinsed well
3 stalks celery, cut into big chunks
2 carrots, cut into big chunks
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
2 strips orange zest
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 cup brandy
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups heavy cream
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Finely grated orange zest, for garnish
Finely chopped fresh chives, for garnish

Directions

Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and melt the butter into it. Then add the shrimp shells, the leeks, celery, carrots, 3 sprigs thyme, the bay leaf, orange zest, and tomato paste. Cook, stirring every now and then, until the shells are red and the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes.

Take the pot off the heat and carefully pour in the brandy. Ignite the brandy with a long kitchen match and let burn until the flame subsides. Return the pot to the heat, sprinkle in the flour, give it a stir, and cook for another 2 minutes. Now add water to cover and deglaze, scraping up all the browned bits on the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon. Add the cream and bring to a boil. Immediately turn the heat down to low and gently simmer until the soup is reduced and thickened, 30 to 45 minutes. Strain into a clean pot and season with salt and pepper.

Chop the shrimp. Return the bisque to a simmer, add the shrimp and cook 2 to 3 minutes just to cook the shrimp through. Give the bisque a final taste for seasoning, pour it into warmed soup bowls and serve garnished with the orange zest and chives.

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Denise Cooper City, FL 02-28-2010
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Easy Dellicious Shrimp Bisque
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was the easiest and most delicious shrimp bisque recipe ever. We used 1/2 & 1/2 instead of heavy cream... still... delicious. Couldn't wait to share it with my friends.Read more
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KRYSTYNA CLIFTON, NJ 02-26-2010
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WOW AMAZING! and my first time making bisque
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

It could not have been easier and turned out great! I just made a few changes to suit my taste, and its perfect!: I... added 3 large cloves of sliced garlic to the veggies Instead of 1/4 cup brandy, I put 1/2 cup (OH YEAH!) Instead of 2 tblsp tomato paste, I put a whole small can. Added 2 tsp red chili pepper flakes to give it a spicy kick Increased flour to 4 tblsp Heavy Cream is against my religion, so instead I used 2 cups whole milk and 2 cups Half and half. Tastes just as smooth and creamy. I deglazed the pan with 1 small bottle of clam juice and enough water to covering everything. It gives it more of a seafood taste. I couldnt find seafood stock, so I improvised. Used a combo of shrimp, scallops & lobster meat. After the broth was cooked, I turned the heat to a bare simmer and put the seafood in so as not to overcook it. Put a lid on it and let it simmer for about 15 min. Served with crusty Italian ciabata bread. Read more
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Lucy Provo, UT 02-18-2010
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SIMPLY DIVINE!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I follow the instructions to the T and the result was out of this world. I will definately make it again. I am planning a... dinner party and this will be my opening plate. I can't wait!Read more
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Edson Provo, UT 02-04-2010
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Amazing!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I LOVED LOVED LOVED this bisque! It was easy to make and it tasted delicious! Needless to say, it didn't last very long!
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JEREMY Centennial, CO 01-30-2010
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It was a hit
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I cooked this for a cocktail party for the first time (yes, chancy) and it was a hit. I wasn?t very happy with it though and... would give it 3 stars, but everyone enjoyed it so it gets another. I thought the heavy cream was over powering. I bought the cheapest cream so that may have made a difference. I also doubled the recipe, but didn?t have time to extend the cooking time so I may not have extracted enough flavors from the veggies. I also had to use the zest of a whole orange to get that essence to emerge. I seemed like it could have used some more flavor. Maybe some garlic or green onion or another said nutmeg was good. One pound of shrimp is enough (I used 2lbs). Again, that is a lot of cream and would like to do it with less.Read more
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Dale Sweetwater, TN 01-24-2010
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Great recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is a wonderful shrimp bisque...smooth and creamy, with loads of flavor... Easy to follow with a great outcome....... thanks, TylerRead more