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A Charleston Shrimp Bisque




Source of Recipe


Flavor of America


List of Ingredients




1/4 cup melted butter
2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
1 & 1/2 tsp. Chopped fresh rosemary
1 tbsp. chopped fresh thyme
1/2 onion diced
2 stalks of celery, diced
1/2 lb. Fresh shrimp, finely chopped (or pureed)
1/4 cup flour
3 tbsp. tomato paste
1 qt. Of chicken broth
1/2 cup sherry
1 cup milk
1 cup cooked small shrimp
3 tbsp. brandy
1/2 cup cream
pinch of nutmeg

Recipe



1. Melt the butter in a large sauce pot voer medium high heat, add the garlic, rosemary, thyme, onion and celery and pureed shrimp and cook for 8-10 minutes until well blended.
2. Add flour on top and tomato paste and continue cooking for 3-45 minutes.
3. Add chicken stock, milk and sherry, bring to a simmer whisk until thick.
4. Add rosemary and thyme, simmer and cook over low heat for 15-20 minutes.
5. In batches in a blender or food processor puree and strain through a fine strainer and return to pot.
6. Add cooked shrimp, season with salt and pepper.
7. Add brandy and cream and pinch of nutmeg and stir well.