Cajun Shrimp Bisque
  1. Bring the water to a boil and toss in all the stock ingredients. Boil for 20-30 minutes. Strain stock into a bowl or container and discard the solids.

  2. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the onions, celery and garlic. Saute until soft, 5 minutes.

  3. Add the flour and tomato paste and toss to coat the veggies. Remove pan from the heat.

  4. Stir in the milk and broth and whisk until combined. Add the bay leaf, torn basil and hot sauce. Put back on the heat and bring to a boil; reduce and simmer 10 minutes. Toss in some salt.

  5. Add the shrimp and cook until they’re pink, 2 minutes.

  6. Remove from heat and add the scallions. Taste it. More salt? Do it. More hot sauce? Ohhhh yeah. Get it just right for your taste buds.

  7. Ladle up and serve with crackers!

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥩Carnivore...

CategoryBisque

CuisineCajun

Occasions🍲Comfort Food🎉Special Occasion

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 45m

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