Description
New Orleans Shrimp and Corn Bisque is a rich and creamy soup that combines the sweet taste of shrimp with the earthy flavor of corn, seasoned with classic Cajun spices. This Southern-inspired bisque is the perfect comfort food, with a smooth texture and a burst of bold flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 3 cups seafood or chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (optional, for added heat)
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, red bell pepper, and garlic. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and are cooked through. Remove the shrimp and set them aside.
- In the same pot, add the frozen corn kernels and cook for 2 minutes. Add the seafood or chicken stock, heavy cream, white wine (if using), Cajun seasoning, paprika, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the soup to thicken slightly.
- While the bisque simmers, chop the cooked shrimp into bite-sized pieces.
- Once the soup has thickened, use an immersion blender or a regular blender to blend the bisque until smooth and creamy, leaving some texture if desired.
- Return the soup to the heat and add the chopped shrimp back in. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat the shrimp through.
- Serve the bisque hot, garnished with fresh parsley and a dash of hot sauce (if desired).
Notes
- If you prefer a chunkier texture, blend only half of the bisque and leave the rest as is.
- For a spicier version, add more Cajun seasoning or a dash of cayenne pepper to taste.
- Serve with crusty bread or cornbread on the side for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Creole, Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 190mg