SHRIMP Bisque (Shrimp Soup) Recipe - Creamy flavorful soup|Trinidad|Caribbean

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: whole milk

Coconut milk offers creaminess with fewer calories.

cognac

🥗Healthier: white wine

💰Cheaper: dry vermouth

White wine adds acidity without the high cost.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: canned crab

Canned crab provides seafood flavor at a lower price.

fish stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with fish sauce

Vegetable stock maintains flavor while being lighter.

Heat oil in a pan until hot.

Add chopped onions, garlic, and hot peppers; cook on low heat until tender, stirring frequently.

Add cooking cream to the pan.

Pour in water (or broth for more flavor).

Add paprika and cumin; stir to combine.

Add flour to thicken the bisque; stir continuously to prevent sticking.

Add shrimp pieces (cut from large shrimp); no additional seasoning is needed.

Increase heat to medium and cook for 5-7 minutes until the bisque thickens.

Add freshly chopped parsley to the bisque; stir to incorporate.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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