Shrimp Bisque

Recipe

• 2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
• ¼ cup chopped onion
• ¼ cup chopped celery
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
• ¼ teaspoon paprika
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups light cream
• ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley

Boil shrimp and puree in food processor. In medium saucepan, melt butter. Add onion and celery and cook until tender. Blend in flour, salt, pepper and paprika. Add milk slowly and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to thicken. Add cream and continue to cook until thick, about 20 minutes. Add shrimp and heat. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Contributed by Joyce Taylor  From: Mariner’s Menu: 30 Years of Fresh Seafood Ideas