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NoNo's Shrimp Bisque

Source of Recipe


NoNo's Cafe






List of Ingredients



• 8 Tbsp unsalted butter
  
• 1 cup diced onions
  
• 1 large clove garlic
  
• 1 small bay leaf
  
• 6 peppercorns
  
• 1 whole clove
  
• 1 Tbsp paprika
  
• 1 tsp white pepper
  
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  
• 2 tsp salt, or more to taste
  
• 6 sprigs fresh thyme
  
• 1/3 cup brandy
  
• 3-1/4 cups heavy cream
  
• 1/2 cup flour
  
• 1 quart chicken stock
  
• 1/3 cup tomato sauce
  
• 1 Tbsp honey
  
• 1 lb. small raw shrimp, cleaned and left whole (or chop larger shrimp)
  






Instructions



1. In a 2-quart or larger saucepan over medium-low heat, saute onions, garlic, bay leaf, peppercorns and whole clove in 2 tablespoons of the butter, stirring frequently, until onion is translucent.
   
   
2. Add paprika, white pepper, cayenne and salt. Cook for 1 minute. Add the brandy and cook for a few more minutes to cook off alcohol. Add the cream and thyme and simmer gently, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
   
   
3. In a large heavy pot (about 5 quarts), melt remaining 6 tablespoons butter. Whisk in flour to make a roux and cook for 2 minutes. Slowly add the stock, whisking to dissolve lumps. Add the tomato sauce and honey. Strain the finished cream mixture through a fine mesh strainer into the stockpot and stir. Return to a gentle simmer. Add the shrimp and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, just until shrimp is done. Check the seasoning and enjoy.
   
   Makes 6 servings.
   
   NOTE: You can substitute half-and-half for the cream.