Description
Shrimp and Corn Bisque is a delightful comfort food that combines the sweetness of fresh corn with tender shrimp in a creamy, rich base. This velvety bisque is perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, offering a warm and inviting bowl that brings everyone together. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you can easily whip up this flavorful dish that will impress your guests and evoke cherished memories.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb fresh shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup sweet corn (fresh or canned)
- 1 medium yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add sweet corn and cook until tender (about 3 minutes for fresh corn; just heat through for canned).
- Pour in chicken broth and thyme; bring to a gentle simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Blend half the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender, then return it to the pot.
- Stir in shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add heavy cream, gently simmering without boiling. Adjust seasoning as needed, then serve garnished with thyme.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 195mg