Description
Shrimp and Corn Bisque is a creamy, comforting dish that artfully combines tender shrimp and sweet corn in a luscious broth. This delightful bisque captures the essence of summer, making it perfect for cozy family dinners or elegant gatherings. With minimal effort, you can impress your guests with this satisfying recipe that’s bound to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 cups sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until soft and fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in the chicken broth and add thyme. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add sweet corn and cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
- Stir in the shrimp, cooking until pink and opaque (about 3 minutes).
- Reduce heat and add heavy cream, stirring gently without boiling. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper, then serve hot garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 685mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 190mg