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New Orleans Shrimp and Corn Bisque Recipe

New Orleans Shrimp and Corn Bisque Recipe
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Indulge in the rich and flavorful New Orleans Shrimp and Corn Bisque for a taste of the South. This creamy bisque is loaded with succulent shrimp, sweet corn, and a blend of Cajun spices that will warm you up from the inside out.

Ingredients

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For the Bisque:

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon thyme
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, for added brightness)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Ingredients: Finely chop the onion, celery, and bell pepper. Mince the garlic and set aside. Peel, devein, and chop the shrimp. Set aside.
  2. Cook the Vegetables: In a large pot, melt butter and sauté onion, celery, and bell pepper until softened. Add garlic, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, thyme, and oregano. Cook until fragrant.
  3. Make the Bisque Base: Sprinkle flour over vegetables, stir, then add chicken broth and milk. Simmer until thickened.
  4. Add Shrimp and Corn: Cook shrimp and corn in the pot until shrimp is cooked and corn is tender.
  5. Finish the Bisque: Stir in cream, season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Garnish with parsley. Serve hot.

Notes

  • You can adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the amount of Cajun seasoning.
  • For a thicker bisque, you can blend a portion of the soup and add it back to the pot.

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Keywords: New Orleans, Shrimp, Corn, Bisque, Cajun, Southern, Comfort Food

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