Shrimp Bisque Emeril S Recipes

SHRIMP BISQUE (EMERIL'S)

Steps:

• Stock:.
• In a large stockpot over medium-high heat heat the olive oil.
• Add the chopped onions, celery, carrots, salt and black pepper.
• Saute the vegetables for about 30 minutes or until soft.
• Squeeze the lemon halves in the vegetables and add lemon rinds to pot.
• Add all remaining stock ingredients.
• Bring stock to a boil and reduce heat to medium and simmer uncovered for 1 hour.
• Remove from heat and strain stock using a cheesecloth or a fine-mesh strainer and set aside.
• This will make about 3 quarts.
• Bisque:.
• In a large heavy Dutch oven heat the olive oil over medium high heat.
• Add the onions, celery, carrots, salt and cayenne pepper.
• Saute until vegetables are soft about 20 minutes.
• Add the herbs, tomato paste and brandy.
• Cook and stir vegetable mixture for about 5 minutes.
• Add the shrimp stock and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 1 hour.
• Make a beurre manie' by combining the softened butter and flour in a small bowl and mix until have have a smooth paste.
• Add the mixture one tablespoon at a time whisking well after each addition.
• Cook for 5 minutes.
• Slowly add the cream and shrimp and stir to mix.
• Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 minutes.

SHRIMP BISQUE

Steps:

• Place the shrimp shells and seafood stock in a saucepan and simmer for 15 minutes. Strain and reserve the stock. Add enough water to make 3 3/4 cups. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven. Add the leeks and cook them for 10 minutes over medium-low heat, or until the leeks are tender but not browned. Add the garlic and cook 1 more minute. Add the cayenne pepper and shrimp and cook over medium to low heat for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the Cognac and cook for 1 minute, then the sherry and cook for 3 minutes longer. Transfer the shrimp and leeks to a food processor fitted with a steel blade and process until coarsely pureed. In the same pot, melt the butter. Add the flour and cook over medium-low heat for 1 minute, stirring with a wooden spoon. Add the half-and-half and cook, stirring with a whisk, until thickened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the pureed shrimp, the stock, tomato paste, salt, and pepper and heat gently until hot but not boiling. Season, to taste, and serve hot. ;

SHRIMP BISQUE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended. Stir in the water, cream, chili powder, bouillon, cumin and coriander; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. , Cut shrimp into bite-size pieces; add to soup. Simmer 5 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. Gradually stir 1/2 cup hot soup into sour cream; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Heat through (do not boil). Garnish with cilantro, avocado and additional shrimp if desired.

SHRIMP BISQUE

Steps:

• In saucepan, heat olive oil. Add red pepper and onion; saute on low heat until soft, 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add shrimp, half-and-half, tomato sauce, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Add butter.
• Put 1/2 hot mixture in a blender and carefully process at high speed about 10 to 15 seconds, or until no large pieces remain. Transfer bisque into soup bowls.
• Repeat with remaining mixture. Sprinkle on Parmesan cheese.
• Optional garnishes: herbs and additional shrimp.