Paula Deen's Shrimp or Lobster Bisque

Indulge in the creamy decadence of Paula Deen's Shrimp or Lobster Bisque, a restaurant-quality dish you can easily make at home. This velvety soup features tender seafood simmered in a rich base of butter, heavy cream, and a fragrant medley of onion, celery, and garlic. Accented with bold notes of tomato paste and a hint of paprika, this bisque is pure comfort in a bowl. An optional splash of sherry or dry white wine elevates the flavors for a luxurious touch. Perfect as a starter or a main dish, this bisque is best served warm and garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness. With a quick preparation time of just 50 minutes, this recipe is your go-to for impressing guests or treating yourself to an unforgettable meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 4 cups chicken or seafood stock
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1.5 cups heavy cream
• 1 pound cooked shrimp or lobster, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoons paprika
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.25 cup sherry or dry white wine (optional)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion, celery, and garlic, cooking until the vegetables are soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Sprinkle in the flour, stirring constantly, and cook for 2 minutes to form a roux.

Step 4

Stir in the tomato paste, mixing well until evenly combined.

Step 5

Gradually add the chicken or seafood stock, whisking to dissolve the roux, then toss in the bay leaf.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to marry, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Remove and discard the bay leaf, then use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. (Alternatively, transfer the mixture in batches to a blender, then return it to the pot.)

Step 8

Stir in the heavy cream, cooked shrimp or lobster, paprika, salt, and black pepper. If using, add the sherry or dry white wine.

Step 9

Simmer for an additional 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until heated through and slightly thickened.

Step 10

Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.

Step 11

Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2109.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2310.7

Total Fat 173.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 98.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 1377.4mg	0%
Sodium 6313.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 44.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.6g	0%
Total Sugars 11.0g
Protein 106.9g	0%

Vitamin D 820.1IU	0%
Calcium 331.4mg	0%
Iron 5.3mg	0%
Potassium 2242.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 72.1%

Protein: 19.7%

Carbs: 8.2%