How To Make Shrimp Bisque | Classic | Contemporary | Creamy Shrimp Bisque Recipe | Shrimp Bisque

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.

Peel the prawns and use the shells to make a stock.

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat until foamy.

Add chopped onion, celery, and carrot; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

Pour in cognac, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze.

Add fish stock, bay leaves, thyme, and rice; bring to a simmer.

Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.

Remove bay leaves and thyme sprigs; blend the mixture until smooth.

Return the bisque to the pot and stir in heavy cream.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste; heat gently without boiling.

Serve hot.

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