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Creamy Shrimp Corn Bisque Recipe

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This Creamy Shrimp Corn Bisque is a rich and flavorful seafood soup that combines tender shrimp, sweet corn, and smoky beef bacon with a creamy, spiced base. Perfect for a comforting meal, it features a hearty blend of sautéed vegetables, a smooth roux, and a touch of Cajun seasoning to give it a delightful depth of flavor.

Ingredients

Meat and Seafood

  • 1/2 lb beef bacon, chopped
  • 1.5 lbs medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

Vegetables

  • 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)

Liquids and Dairy

  • 1/4 cup sherry vinegar cooking grape juice
  • 4 cups shrimp stock
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 2 cups heavy cream

Pantry

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 8 tbsp butter (1 stick)
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Render bacon: In a large pot over medium heat, cook the chopped beef bacon until it’s crispy. Once done, remove the bacon bits from the pot, leaving the rendered bacon fat behind for flavoring the base.
  2. Sauté vegetables: Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and celery into the reserved bacon fat. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Create roux and deglaze: Sprinkle the flour evenly over the softened vegetables. Stir constantly and cook for about 2 minutes to form a roux. Pour in the sherry vinegar cooking grape juice, scraping the bottom of the pot to release flavorful bits, and let the liquid reduce slightly.
  4. Add liquids and simmer: Gradually whisk in the shrimp stock, followed by the water. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then add the fresh corn kernels. Lower the heat, cover, and let it simmer gently for 15-20 minutes to meld flavors and soften the corn.
  5. Cook shrimp and finish bisque: Stir in the raw shrimp and cook for 3-5 minutes, until the shrimp turn pink and are fully cooked. Add the heavy cream and Cajun seasoning, carefully stirring without bringing the mixture to a boil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve: Stir the reserved crispy beef bacon into the bisque just before serving. Ladle the hot bisque into bowls and enjoy your creamy, flavorful shrimp corn bisque.

Notes

  • Beef bacon adds a deeper smoky flavor; you can substitute with regular bacon if preferred.
  • Use fresh shrimp for the best texture and taste.
  • Make sure not to boil after adding the cream to avoid curdling.
  • The bisque can be made a day ahead and reheated gently on the stovetop.
  • Adjust Cajun seasoning to your preferred spice level.

Find it online: https://mealoria.com/creamy-shrimp-corn-bisque-recipe/