Dinner for 4

Shrimp Bisque

Name: Shrimp Bisque
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cajun and Creole
Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp with shells; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 rib celery; 1 small carrot; 1 small onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 tsp black peppercorns; salt (optional); 4 cups water; 2 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 2 cups shrimp stock; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 tsp creole seasoning; freshly ground white pepper (optional); fresh parsley (optional)

Shells, vegetables, wine, and cream make a smooth shrimp soup finished with tender shrimp and Creole seasoning.

Typical price

$19.30for 4 servings

$4.83 per serving$19.30 for 4

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Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

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50 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$$typical cost tier

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Shrimp$7.99/lb typical	1.65 lb	$12.98Typical price
Celery$2.29 each typical	a little	$0.22Typical price
Carrots$1.09/lb typical	0.1 lb	$0.13Typical price
Onions$1.29/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.39Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
Butter$0.40/oz typical	1 oz	$0.40Typical price
Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.04Typical price
Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical	8.25 oz	$1.83Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$19.30

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperFlourWine, beer and spirits

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

1 lb shrimp with shells
1 tbsp olive oil
1 rib celery
1 small carrot
1 small onion
2 cloves garlic
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp black peppercorns
salt (optional)
4 cups water
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 cups shrimp stock
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup heavy cream
1 tsp creole seasoning
freshly ground white pepper (optional)
fresh parsley (optional)

Steps

Peel the shrimp, refrigerate the meat, and simmer the shells, celery, carrot, onion, garlic, bay leaf, peppercorns, and 4 cups water in a pot for 25 minutes.
Strain the stock into a bowl, measure 2 cups, and discard the shells and vegetables.
Melt the butter in a large pot, whisk in the flour, and cook for 2 minutes.
Whisk in the wine and shrimp stock, then stir in the tomato paste and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the cream, Creole seasoning, salt, and pepper, and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
Add the shrimp and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until firm and opaque throughout and at least 145 F.

Swaps

Shrimp for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $1.00/lb less at typical prices
Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices

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