Shrimp And Corn Bisque

Recipe Ingredients

3 lbs	1362g / 48oz	Large shrimp - head on
2 tablespoons	30ml	Olive oil
		Salt - to taste
		Freshly-ground white pepper - to taste
2 cups	125g / 4.4oz	Chopped onions
1 cup	110g / 3.9oz	Chopped carrots
1 cup	110g / 3.9oz	Chopped celery
1 cup	237ml	Brandy
1/4 cup	59ml	Tomato paste
3		Garlic cloves - crushed
2		Bay leaves
4 sections		Fresh tarragon
4 sections		Fresh thyme
6		Black peppercorns
		Water - (abt 1 gal) - to cover
4 oz	113g	Butter
4 oz	113g	Flour
1 cup	62g / 2.2oz	Chopped onion
2 cups	125g / 4.4oz	Sweet corn kernels
1 cup	237ml	Heavy cream
2 tablespoons	30ml	Chopped fresh tarragon - for garnish
		Splash brandy - for garnish

Recipe Instructions

Peel the shrimp, reserving the shells. Reserve the shrimp.

In a large stock pot, over medium high, heat the oil. Add the shrimp shells. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 4 minutes. Add the mirepoix. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 4 to 6 minutes, or until tender.

Carefully add the brandy. After the brandy has cooked off, stir in the tomato paste. Cook for 2 minutes. Add the garlic, bay leaves, tarragon, thyme, and peppercorns. Stir in the water. Bring the liquid to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 45 minutes. Strain.

In a stock pot over medium heat. Add the butter and flour to make a roux and cook for 3 minutes. Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes, until soft. Season with salt and pepper. Add the corn and saute for 3 more minutes. Whisk in the strained liquid and bring up to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Add to the liquid and cook for 8 minutes. Whisk in the cream. To serve, ladle the soup into each bowl. Garnish with tarragon and a splash of brandy.

This recipe yields 8 to 10 servings.

Source:
EMERIL LIVE with Emeril Lagasse - (Show # EM-1D64) - from the TV FOOD - NETWORK

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