Shrimp Bisque Recipe (2024)

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My easy, Creamy Shrimp Bisque Recipe is a perfect start to a holiday meal or a fun Sunday Supper! I make it every year at Christmas time for my family, and everyone who tries it raves about it.

This easy shrimp bisque recipe uses simple ingredients, takes less than an hour to make, and is easy to make ahead of time and reheat. It’s a perfect stress-free starter to a holiday meal.

Shrimp Bisque

I have to tell you, this is the best recipe for bisque you will ever try. Trust me, it’s a keeper. I have the ingredients and instructions for this dish written down in a family cookbook of recipes and am so excited to share it with you.

The first time I made this seafood bisque recipe, I knew it would be an instant classic and a regular around the holiday table. My family raves about it, my friends rave about it – everyone who tries this dish loves my bisque recipe!

This might be my favorite recipe I’ve made on Pinterest. Super good! Everyone loved it.

Misty

Shrimp Bisque Soup Ingredients

• unsalted butter
• celery stalksfinely chopped
• garlicminced or paste
• shrimpchopped
• green onionsfinely chopped
• olive oil
• flour
• tomato sauce or tomato paste
• white wine
• chicken broth
• half & half
• Parmesan cheese
• Salt & cayenne pepperto taste
• Candied bacon pieces(optional for topping)

Recipe for Shrimp Bisque

1. Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add olive oiland swirl it around to evenly distribute it.
2. Add choppedcelery stalksand garlic(minced or garlic paste) and saute for about 3 minutes.
3. Add choppedshrimp.
4. Add finely choppedgreen onionsand saute both for about 2 to 3 minutes.
5. Melt stickbutterin the pot and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
6. Sprinkle flourover the ingredients in the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, constantly stirring.
7. Pour in white winewhile continuously stirring. Let it simmer and thicken. When it is thick enough, it will take longer to pool back to the center of the pot when pushed with a spatula.
8. Add tomato sauceand let it bubble and thicken while continuing to stir.
9. Once it thickens, add chicken brothand let it simmer. Turn the heat to low and wait for it to cool off somewhat.
10. Add in half & halfSLOWLY while stirring for about 1 minute!
11. Sprinkle in ParmesanSLOWLY while continuing to stir for about 2 minutes!
12. Turn the heat back to medium and let the soup sit until it starts to bubble. Season withsalt & pepperto taste, and serve!

This shrimp bisque soup was easy to make, and it is delicious.

Kathy on Pinterest

Bisque Soup Recipes Tips

• Make sure you are constantly stirring throughout making the bisque. This keeps everything consistent and prevents burning.
• Mix ingredients slowly when adding flour and dairy ingredients like half & half and Parmesan.
• Turning the heat down and allowing the bisque to cool a bit before adding the half & half will prevent it from curdling.
• You can substitute brandy or sherry for white wine.
• If using whole shrimp, make sure to remove shrimp shells.

Storing Shrimp Bisque Soup Recipe

1. Cool It Quickly: After cooking your shrimp bisque, let it cool to room temperature for about 30 minutes. This helps prevent bacterial growth. Do not leave it out for too long.
2. Refrigerate: Once it has cooled, transfer the shrimp bisque to an airtight container or a tightly sealed pot. Place it in the refrigerator. Properly stored, shrimp bisque can stay fresh for up to 3-4 days.
3. Label and Date: To help keep track of how long it has been in the refrigerator, label the container with the date you prepared it.

Reheating Bisque Soup Recipe

1. Stovetop Method: Reheating shrimp bisque on the stovetop is the best method for maintaining its flavor and texture. Here’s how:
   • Pour the bisque into a saucepan or a pot.
   • Heat it over low to medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent it from sticking to the bottom and to ensure even heating.
   • Heat until it’s hot but not boiling, as boiling can affect the texture of the bisque.
2. Microwave Method: If you’re in a hurry, you can use a microwave to reheat shrimp bisque, but be cautious to prevent overcooking:
   • Transfer a portion of the bisque to a microwave-safe bowl or container.
   • Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval. Be careful not to overheat, as the microwave can cause the bisque to separate or become too hot.

Avoid freezing shrimp bisque if possible, as creamy soups and bisques can sometimes change in texture when frozen and thawed, resulting in separation. If you need to freeze it, do so in an airtight container and consume it within 2-3 months for the best quality. Thaw it in the refrigerator before reheating.

Shrimp Bisque Recipe FAQs

Seafood Bisque Recipe Variation

This soup can use any seafood, have fun with it!

• Lobster
• Crab
• Prawns
• Clams
• Scallops

Easy Shrimp Recipes

• Air Fryer Shrimp
• Shrimp Linguine
• Shrimp Canapes
• Chinese Prawns
• Shrimp Shumai

See more of my Easy Soup Recipes and Shrimp Recipes for Dinner!

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