Description
Creamy Southern shrimp corn bisque brings coastal comfort to your dinner table with rich, velvety goodness. Warm spices and fresh ingredients blend seamlessly, promising a delightful culinary journey that satisfies both heart and palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1.5 lbs medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 lb bacon, chopped
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced (1 cup)
- 1/2 bell pepper, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 ears of corn, kernels removed (2–3 cups)
- 2–4 green onions, chopped
- 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
Liquids, Seasonings, and Thickeners:
- 4 cups shrimp stock
- 1.5 cups water
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sherry cooking wine
- 8 tablespoons butter (1 stick)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Render bacon in a Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp and golden. Drain excess fat, reserving approximately 1 tablespoon of rendered drippings.
- Sauté diced onion, bell pepper, and celery in bacon drippings until vegetables become translucent and tender. Incorporate minced garlic and cook for an additional 60 seconds.
- Deglaze the pot with sherry cooking wine, thoroughly scraping browned bits from bottom. Incorporate butter and allow to melt completely.
- Create a roux by evenly sprinkling flour over vegetables, continuously stirring for 5 minutes until mixture achieves a rich golden-brown color.
- Gradually whisk shrimp stock and water into roux, ensuring smooth incorporation. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring periodically to prevent scorching.
- Introduce peeled shrimp, corn kernels, heavy cream, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper into the simmering liquid. Cook until shrimp transform to a vibrant pink and become fully opaque.
- Fold in fresh chopped green onions and parsley. Taste and recalibrate seasoning as necessary.
- Ladle piping hot bisque into serving bowls. Garnish with additional herbs for enhanced visual appeal and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Bacon Selection Choose thick-cut bacon for richer flavor and more substantial crispy bits that add wonderful texture to the bisque.
- Shrimp Tip Use fresh, wild-caught Gulf shrimp for authentic New Orleans taste and optimal seafood quality.
- Roux Perfection Continuously stir the roux to prevent burning and achieve a deep golden color without scorching, which develops complex flavor layers.
- Dairy Alternative Swap heavy cream with coconut milk for a lighter, dairy-free version that maintains creamy consistency while adding subtle sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg