Italian Shrimp Bisque With Artichokes               

 tags (edit): @Try Soon! @Vogel Seafood Soup Side Dish  

 

Call out the gang for this shrimp bisque (with scintillating artichokes), folks. And get ready for the raves! Yes shrimp bisque is rich, but aren't you and your guests deserving of some mild indulgence once in a while? Shrimp bisque, even the name conjures images of cozy, upscale, memorable dining. Isn't it great to be hopelessly romantic? Shrimp Italian bisque, now there is a term that really has a romantic ring to it! Don't let the fact it's a bit caloric dampen your enthusiasm. Moderation is great, but don't you really crave a fine restaurant dining experience in your home on occasion? Especially when you have special dinner guests? Of course you do, and, truth be known, so do those friends. Well, here is the ticket. You'll love it!

Ingredients

1/4 pound Butter
1 ea Red Onion Minced
1/4 cup Flour
1 quart Chicken Stock
1 cup Clam Juice or Homemade Seafood Stock
2 cups Half And Half
1 cup Heavy Cream
1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
2 tablespoon Tabasco
1/4 cup Pimentos Diced
1 tablespoon Paprika
1 ounce Artichoke Hearts Finely Chopped
1/2 pound Bay Shrimp
1/4 cup Italian Parsley Chopped For Garnish
 

Instructions
 1. In a large stock pot, place the butter and melt over medium heat.

2. Add the onions and saute for 4 to 5 minutes, or until they are translucent. Whisk in the flour. Add the chicken stock and clam juice. Whisk until smooth.

3. Add the half and half and stir it in. Add the heavy cream and stir it in. Bring to a boil. Add the remaining ingredients and then reduce the heat to low. Simmer slowly for 1/2 hour.

4. Don't forget to float the Italian parsley!

What's not to like about shrimp bisque, and one with artichoke hearts, pimientos, homemade Italian chicken and shrimp stocks, Italian flat leaf parsley? Of course this is an Italian recipe! And your rep as a gourmet Italian chef is growing rapidly.

Yes, a really interesting and tasty shrimp bisque can sincerely elevate one's status in the cucina. Buonissimo!




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Yields: 8 Servings
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