Rustic Shrimp Bisque | Louisiana Kitchen & Culture

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons (¾ stick) unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1 pound medium or large shrimp, shelled, shells reserved
• ¾ cup dry white wine
• 2 tablespoons Pernod or brandy
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 celery stalks, chopped, leaves reserved for garnish
• 2 large leeks (white and light green parts only), chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 fennel bulb, finely chopped, fronds reserved for garnish
• ¼ cup Iong-grain rice
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• Fresh lemon juice to taste