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Rich & Creamy New Orleans Shrimp and Corn Bisque

Shrimp and Corn Bisque
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This New Orleans Shrimp and Corn Bisque is a creamy, comforting, and flavor-packed bowl inspired by Creole tradition. With tender shrimp, sweet corn, and bold Cajun spices, it’s the perfect dish to cozy up with. Restaurant-quality, but surprisingly easy to make at home!

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Medium Shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter, divided
  • 1 Medium Yellow Onion, finely chopped
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper, finely chopped
  • 2 Celery Stalks, finely chopped
  • 3–4 Cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 4 cups Seafood Stock or Chicken Broth (low sodium)
  • 2 cups Corn Kernels (fresh or thawed frozen)
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1–2 tsp Cajun or Creole Seasoning (to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • Salt and Black Pepper, to taste
  • Optional Pinch of Cayenne Pepper
  • Chopped Fresh Parsley or Chives, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prep the Shrimp: Pat shrimp dry and season with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Set aside.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Sauté onion, bell pepper, and celery for 5–7 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
  3. Make the Roux: Stir in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly, to create a paste.
  4. Add Stock: Gradually whisk in seafood stock, 1 cup at a time, stirring to prevent lumps. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Simmer: Add corn, Cajun seasoning, paprika, bay leaf, and pepper. Simmer covered for 15–20 minutes. Remove bay leaf.
  6. Blend: Use an immersion blender to blend partially or fully until desired texture is reached.
  7. Add Cream and Shrimp: Stir in heavy cream and shrimp. Cook gently for 3–5 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque. Do not boil.
  8. Finish: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or more Cajun spice. Garnish and serve.

Notes

Optional: Stir in 2 oz cream cheese with the cream for extra richness. Add a splash of dry white wine after sautéing garlic for extra depth. Lump crab or diced andouille sausage also make delicious add-ins.

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Keywords: shrimp corn bisque, cajun shrimp bisque, new orleans bisque, easy seafood soup

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