Italian Shrimp Bisque - Great Easy Recipe

Ingredients

• 450 g shrimp, shells on
• 4 cups water
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 celery stalk, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, smashed
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black peppercorns
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, finely diced
• 1 celery stalk, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup white wine
• 2 cups shrimp stock (from above)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• ½ tsp fresh thyme leaves
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• 2 tbsp butter
• 225 g cooked shrimp, chopped
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• Whole shrimp (for garnish)
• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Drizzle of heavy cream
• Crusty bread or crostini