Spicy Shrimp Bisque Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Base

   In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until it becomes translucent.

2. 2

   Add Garlic

   Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.

3. 3

   Cook Shrimp

   Add the shrimp to the pot and cook until they turn pink, about 3-4 minutes. Remove shrimp and set aside.

4. 4

   Make the Bisque

   In the same pot, add the tomato paste, cayenne pepper, chicken broth, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and bring to a simmer.

5. 5

   Blend the Soup

   Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. If you don’t have an immersion blender, carefully transfer the soup to a blender and blend in batches.

6. 6

   Add Cream

   Return the blended soup to the pot. Stir in the heavy cream and heat through, but do not boil.

7. 7

   Finish with Shrimp

   Add the cooked shrimp back into the bisque and let it heat for an additional 2 minutes.

8. 8

   Serve

   Ladle the bisque into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.