New Orleans Shrimp and Corn Bisque Recipe
This New Orleans Shrimp and Corn Bisque is a creamy, Cajun-style soup packed with tender shrimp, sweet corn, and smoky bacon. Perfect for beginner home cooks craving bold, comforting flavors.
Ingredients
- 8 slices bacon chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped (1 cup)
- ½ bell pepper any color, chopped (½ cup)
- 2 stalks celery chopped (½ cup)
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup sherry cooking wine
- 8 tbsp 1 stick butter
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups shrimp stock or chicken/vegetable stock
- 1½ cups water
- 4 ears fresh corn kernels removed (2–3 cups)
- 1½ lbs raw shrimp peeled, deveined, 41/50 size
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning or to taste
- 2 cups heavy cream warmed
- 2 –4 green onions chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep all ingredients: chop vegetables, remove corn from cob, peel and season shrimp with Cajun seasoning.
- In a large Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove excess grease, leaving 1 tbsp in the pot.
- Add onion, celery, and bell pepper to the pot and sauté for 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 more minute.
- Deglaze with sherry wine, scraping up browned bits, and let simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add butter and melt, then stir in flour to form a roux. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Slowly whisk in stock, then water. Add half of the parsley and green onions. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Add shrimp, corn, and warmed cream. Simmer for 5 minutes until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with remaining green onions and parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
For a smoother bisque, blend part of the soup before adding shrimp. For a twist, stir in lump crab meat during the last 5 minutes of simmering.
Nutrition
Calories: 520 per serving (approx.), Protein: 28g, Fat: 38g, Carbs: 20g
Calories: 520 per serving (approx.), Protein: 28g, Fat: 38g, Carbs: 20g