Directions:
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add shrimp shells and cook, stirring frequently, until they begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Add 1 bay leaf and 8 cups water. Simmer uncovered for 25 minutes. Set a fine-mesh strainer over a large bowl. Strain, discarding solids. DO AHEAD Shrimp stock can be made 3 days ahead. Let cool slightly; chill uncovered until cold, then cover and keep chilled.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until just opaque in center, 3-4 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a plate. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to same pot. Add carrots, celery, and onion and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until very soft, about 20 minutes.
- Remove pot from heat; add brandy. Return pot to heat and stir until almost evaporated, 2-3 minutes. Add rice and tomato paste; stir for 1 minute. Add shrimp stock, remaining bay leaf, parsley, thyme, and 1/4 teaspoons cayenne. Simmer uncovered until flavors meld and rice is soft, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Reserve 4 shrimp for garnish and stir remaining shrimp into bisque. Remove parsley, thyme, and bay leaf.
- Working in batches, purée bisque in a blender until smooth. Pour through a fine-mesh strainer set over a clean pot. Discard solids in strainer. Stir in cream and reheat bisque over medium heat. Add lemon juice. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and more cayenne, if desired.
- Mince reserved shrimp and mix with chives in a small bowl. Place 1 heaping tablespoon shrimp mixture in the center of large, shallow soup bowls. Ladle bisque around garnish and serve.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 187.32 Kcal (784 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 109.96 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 12.22g | 19% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 36.52mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 89.04mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 233.35mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbs | 7.55g | 3% | |
| Sugars | 3.1g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.77g | 7% | |
| Protein | 1.54g | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 9.3mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.3mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 34.9mg | 3% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 157.39 Kcal (659 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 92.39 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 10.27g | 19% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 30.68mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 74.82mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 196.06mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbs | 6.34g | 3% | |
| Sugars | 2.6g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.48g | 7% | |
| Protein | 1.29g | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 7.8mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.3mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 29.3mg | 3% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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