Cajun Shrimp Bisque

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/8 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 4 cups fish stock or 4 cups chicken stock
• 1 sprig thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 8 ounces cooked shrimp
• salt and pepper
• chives

Recipe

• 1 melt the butter and add the onion, celery, and garlic. cook gently to soften.
• 2 stir in the mustard, cayenne, paprika, and flour. cook about 3 minutes over gentle heat, stirring occasionally.
• 3 pour on stock gradually, stirring until well blended. add the thyme and bay leaf and bring to a boil. reduce the heat and simmer about 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
• 4 add the shrimp and heat through for about 2 minutes. season with salt and pepper to taste and top with chives before serving.