Simpler Shrimp Bisque

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Appears in Cook's Country February/March 2012

Shrimp bisque is a delicious classic, but it can be daunting to make. We wanted a version that didn't involve washing every pot in your kitchen—yet still delivered great shrimp flavor.

SERVES 6 to 8

TIME 1¼ hours

Simpler Shrimp Bisque

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

To build a shrimp bisque with real shrimp flavor, we didn’t toss out the shrimp shells. Instead we sautéed them until bright pink, added mirepoix, and made a quick shrimp stock. This shrimp stock formed the base of our bisque. Heavy cream a...

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