Shrimp Bisque

Shrimp Bisque

Rating: 31

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine, divided (we recommend LAND O LAKES® Butter)
  • 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 MAGGI® Chicken Bouillon Cubes
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 12 (1 can) ounces NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
  • 2 tablespoons dry white wine or water

Instructions

  • MELT 2 tablespoons butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add shrimp, onion and celery; cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp turn pink. Remove from saucepan; set aside.
  • MELT remaining butter in same saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour. Gradually stir in water, ketchup, bouillon, bay leaf, seasoned salt and cayenne pepper. Boil, stirring occasionally; reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add shrimp mixture; cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Stir in evaporated milk and wine. Heat through; do not boil.

Notes

Shrimp bisque is great for a weekend get-together or to surprise a loved one.

Estimated Times: Est. preparation time: 10 mins Est. cooking time: 10 mins

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