Shrimp Bisque

By michelew7

I copied this recipe after my sister-in-law Sandy vouched for how good it was.

Ingredients

• 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and chopped
• 2 cups half and half (half milk/half cream)
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 stick butter (1/4 cup)
• 2 tablespoons of onion, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons of flour
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning (more if you want a kick)

Preparation

Step 1

Saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Blend in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add half and half and stir until base starts to thicken. Add cream and the tomato paste and stir until thick and creamy. Stir in salt, paprika, old bay seasoning and chopped shrimp. Check seasonings and add more if desired. Add more Old Bay seasoning taste. Garnish with whole shrimp.