Fast Shrimp Bisque

By á-8242

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 2 t Old Bay Seasoning or other seafood seasoning
• 12 oz fresh or frozen medium shrimp in shells, thawed
• 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced (1 cup)
• 1 12 ounce can evaporated milk
• 1 cup milk
• 2 T all-purpose flour
• 2 t anchovy paste or 1 or 2 anchovies, finely chopped
• Seafood seasoning (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a 4-quart Dutch oven combine the water, Old Bay Seasoning, shrimp, and celery. Cook, uncovered, over medium-high heat for 5 to 8 minutes or until shrimp shells turn pink and shrimp are opaque. Remove shrimp with slotted spoon or tongs; set aside to cool.
2. In a medium bowl whisk together evaporated milk, milk, flour, and anchovy paste; stir into liquid in Dutch oven. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Meanwhile, peel shrimp. Chop about half the shrimp. Add chopped shrimp to soup. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through. Ladle into bowls. Top with remaining shrimp. Pass additional seafood seasoning.
from the test kitchen
Change Up:
For a spicy curry seafood soup, use coconut milk in place of evaporated milk and add a little curry powder and Asian chili sauce.