Description
A rich, creamy Cajun-inspired bisque with succulent shrimp, sweet corn, and bold spices that’s easy to make and perfect for comfort food lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 pound medium-sized shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- Pinch of salt
- Green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
- Cracked black pepper (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until soft and translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in the corn kernels and cook for another 5 minutes, letting them soften and release their natural sweetness.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Use a blender or immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Be careful as the mixture is hot.
- Stir in the heavy cream. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and cracked pepper.
- Season the shrimp with paprika, cayenne, thyme, and salt. Sauté them in a separate pan with butter until pink and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Add the cooked shrimp to the bisque. Garnish with green onions and cracked black pepper. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
[‘Cooking the onion and garlic slowly enhances their sweetness and sets the foundation for the flavor.’, ‘If using a regular blender, let the soup cool slightly before blending to avoid splattering.’, ‘Fresh shrimp is recommended for better flavor, but frozen shrimp can be used if thawed and dried.’, ‘Adjust the spice level by adding more cayenne or hot sauce to taste.’, ‘The bisque tastes even better the next day as the flavors deepen.’]
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Protein: 18
Keywords: shrimp bisque, corn bisque, Cajun soup, creamy bisque, shrimp recipe, comfort food, easy dinner