Dinner for 4

Shrimp Bisque

Name: Shrimp Bisque
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cajun and Creole
Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp with shells; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 rib celery; 1 small carrot; 1 small onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 tsp black peppercorns; salt (optional); 4 cups water; 2 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 2 cups shrimp stock; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 tsp creole seasoning; freshly ground white pepper (optional); fresh parsley (optional)

$19.30for 450 minServes 4

Shells, vegetables, wine, and cream make a smooth shrimp soup finished with tender shrimp and Creole seasoning.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Shrimp, 1.65 lb$7.99/lb typical	1.65 lb	$12.98Typical price
	Celery, a little$2.29 each typical	a little	$0.22Typical price
	Carrots, 0.1 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.1 lb	$0.13Typical price
	Onions, 0.3 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.39Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical	1 oz	$0.40Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 0.5 oz$0.08/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.04Typical price
	Heavy cream, 8.25 oz$0.22/oz typical	8.25 oz	$1.83Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$19.30

Swaps

Swap shrimp for white fish (tilapiaabout $1.00/lb less at typical prices
Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperFlourWine, beer and spirits

Not included in the cost.

50 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$$typical cost tier

Cajun and Creole Family Lunches Dinners Cold-weather comfort Winter

Typical price

$4.83 per serving$19.30 for 4

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Ingredients

1 lb shrimp with shells
1 tbsp olive oil
1 rib celery
1 small carrot
1 small onion
2 cloves garlic
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp black peppercorns
salt (optional)
4 cups water
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 cups shrimp stock
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup heavy cream
1 tsp creole seasoning
freshly ground white pepper (optional)
fresh parsley (optional)

Steps

Peel the shrimp, refrigerate the meat, and simmer the shells, celery, carrot, onion, garlic, bay leaf, peppercorns, and 4 cups water in a pot for 25 minutes.
Strain the stock into a bowl, measure 2 cups, and discard the shells and vegetables.
Melt the butter in a large pot, whisk in the flour, and cook for 2 minutes.
Whisk in the wine and shrimp stock, then stir in the tomato paste and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the cream, Creole seasoning, salt, and pepper, and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
Add the shrimp and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until firm and opaque throughout and at least 145 F.

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