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Gourmet New Orleans Shrimp and Corn Bisque

A creamy, luxurious bisque bringing the vibrant flavors of New Orleans to your table in just one pot!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Creole
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined Fresh shrimp recommended
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 cups seafood stock or chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • to taste Chopped parsley for garnish

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
  2. Add the corn and cook for a few more minutes.
  3. Pour in the seafood stock and bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce the heat and add the shrimp, cooking until they turn pink, about 3-5 minutes.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream and Old Bay seasoning. Allow to simmer for about 10 minutes.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

Notes

For extra texture, top with crispy bacon bits or toasted bread crumbs. To adjust spice level, add a dash of hot sauce before serving.