Shrimp Bisque

By á-17858

Paula Deans

Ingredients

• Homemade Croutons:
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 green onion with tops, chopped
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 glove garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups half and half
• 3 1/2 cups fish stock
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 8 ounces cooked shrimp or lobster meat, chopped
• Homemade croutons, recipe follows
• 3 slices white bread
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cut bread with a heart shaped cookie cutter. Place onto a cookie sheet and bake until toasted.

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, add celery, onions and butter, stirring occasionally. When tender add garlic and mix together. Stir in flour and half and half. Let simmer for 5 minutes.

Stir in fish stock and parsley. Cook for 10 minutes until it thickens. Add shrimp meat and let simmer for 10 minutes or until heated through. Stir occasionally. Add salt, to taste.

When ready, serve with croutons.