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New Orleans Shrimp and Corn Bisque: A Creamy Cajun Delight

New Orleans Shrimp and Corn Bisque
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This New Orleans-style shrimp and corn bisque is rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. Perfect for a cozy dinner or an impressive starter at a dinner party, this dish combines tender shrimp, sweet corn, and a velvety broth with a touch of Cajun spice.

Ingredients

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  • ½ lb bacon, chopped
  • 1 onion, finely diced (1 cup)
  • ½ bell pepper, diced (any color)
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup sherry cooking wine
  • 8 tbsp (1 stick) butter
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups shrimp stock (or chicken/vegetable stock)
  • 1½ cups water
  • 2–4 green onions, sliced
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1½ lbs medium raw shrimp (41/50 count), peeled & deveined
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (or to taste)
  • 4 ears corn (2-3 cups kernels)
  • 2 cups heavy cream, warmed
  • Salt & black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prep Ingredients

  • Chop onion, bell pepper, celery, green onions, and parsley.
  • Mince garlic.
  • Cut corn kernels off the cob.
  • Chop bacon into small pieces.
  • Season shrimp with Cajun seasoning and refrigerate until ready to use.

2. Crisp the Bacon

  • In a large Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat for 8 minutes until crispy.
  • Drain excess grease, leaving 1 tbsp in the pot.

3. Sauté Vegetables

  • Add onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.
  • Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute more.

4. Deglaze & Make Roux

  • Pour in sherry, scraping up browned bits. Simmer 1-2 minutes.
  • Add butter, then sprinkle in flour. Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until roux darkens slightly.

5. Simmer the Bisque

  • Gradually whisk in shrimp stock until smooth.
  • Add water, half the parsley, and half the green onions.
  • Bring to a boil, then simmer 20 minutes, skimming off any foam.

6. Add Shrimp & Corn

  • Stir in shrimp, corn, and heavy cream.
  • Simmer 5 minutes until shrimp are pink and cooked through.

7. Season & Serve

  • Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or more Cajun spice.
  • Garnish with remaining parsley and green onions.

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