Creamy Shrimp Bisque

Saucepan; Wooden spoon; Measuring cups & spoons; Knife & cutting board

10 minutes

40 minutes

French

Shrimp, Bisque, Creamy, Comfort Food

Main Course

Simmering

Gluten Free (if using gluten free flour)

1

200g shrimp, peeled and deveined

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

2 tablespoons all

purpose flour

500ml chicken stock or vegetable stock

250ml heavy cream

Salt and pepper to taste

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add the shrimp, paprika, and thyme and cook for another 3 minutes.

Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and stir to combine. Cook for another minute or two until the flour is lightly browned.

Slowly pour in the chicken stock while stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.

Add the cream and season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for another 10 minutes until thickened slightly. Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers on the side.

Calories – 500; Fat – 25g; Carbohydrates – 40g; Protein – 20g

This creamy Shrimp Bisque is a classic French dish that is perfect for a cozy night in! It’s easy to make with just a few simple ingredients like shrimp, onion, garlic, smoked paprika, thyme leaves, all purpose flour, chicken stock or vegetable stock, heavy cream and salt & pepper to taste! It takes only 10 minutes of preparation time followed by 30 minutes of cooking time before you can enjoy this delicious comfort food!

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The region of Brittany is famous for its crêpes, which can be made sweet or savory.