Shrimp bisque & Shrimp bisque with gnocchi

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.

Take the heads off the shrimp and save the shells.

Heat olive oil in a pot until hot.

Add shrimp shells and let them sweat for about 20 seconds.

Add chopped onions, thyme, garlic, and fennel; cook for 2-3 minutes.

Add a spoon of tomato paste and mix with the shells and vegetables for 1-2 minutes.

Turn off the flame and add brandy carefully to avoid flames.

Add white wine and let it evaporate for about 30 seconds.

Pour in hot water and let it simmer on low flame for at least 30 minutes.

After 20 minutes, take all the liquids with the shells and blend them in a blender or food processor.

Add a little water to rinse the blender and blend again.

Put the mixture back on the fire and add about 3 cups of heavy cream for four servings.

Bring to a simmer and cook together for another 20 minutes on low flame.

After 20 minutes, strain the bisque and squeeze out all the flavors.

Sauté shrimp in olive oil for the bisque.

Cook homemade potato gnocchi in salted boiling water until they float to the top, about 1 minute.

Drain the gnocchi and add them to the bisque to cook together for 1 minute.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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