Shrimp Corn Bisque Recipe Taste the Bayou - Seafood Portal

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (approx. 1 cup / 150g)
• 2 celery stalks, chopped (approx. ½ cup / 75g)
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped (approx. ½ cup / 75g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (approx. 1 teaspoon / 5g)
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (approx. 5g)
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (approx. 2g)
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat) (approx. 1g)
• 4 cups (950ml) chicken broth
• 1 pound (450g) peeled and deveined shrimp, tails removed, reserve shells
• 2 cups (300g) frozen or fresh corn kernels
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons (15g) all-purpose flour
• Chopped fresh chives or green onions
• Cajun seasoning sprinkle
• Cooked shrimp (optional)