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    Rustic Shrimp Bisque with Fennel

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    A creamy and rustic shrimp bisque with the delicate flavors of fennel and leeks, enhanced with white wine and Pernod.

    Ingredients for Rustic Shrimp Bisque with Fennel

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    Unsalted Butter

    tablespoons

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    Kosher Salt

    teaspoons

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    Shrimp, shelled, reserve shells

    0 lb

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    Dry White Wine

    cups

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    Pernod Or Brandy

    tablespoons

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    Fresh Thyme

    sprigs

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    Bay Leaf

    each

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    Celery Stalks, chopped, reserve leaves

    each

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    Large Leeks, chopped, white and light green parts only

    each

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    Garlic Clove, chopped

    each

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    Fennel Bulb, finely chopped, reserve fronds

    each

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    Long-grain Rice

    cups

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    Tomato Paste

    tablespoons

    Cayenne Pepper

    pinches

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    Lemon Juice

    to taste

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    How to Make Rustic Shrimp Bisque with Fennel

    1. Prepare Shrimp Stock

    Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add ½ teaspoon of salt and the reserved shrimp shells. Cook for about 3 minutes until the shells are lightly browned. Pour in the white wine and Pernod or brandy, and let it simmer for a minute to deglaze the pot. Add 6 cups of water, the thyme, and the bay leaf. Let the mixture simmer gently for about 18 minutes to develop the stock.

    2. Cook Shrimp

    Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the same pot over medium heat. Add ½ teaspoon of salt and the shrimp. Sauté the shrimp until they are just cooked through, about 2 to 4 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the pot and set them aside in a bowl.

    3. Sauté Vegetables

    In the same pot, melt the remaining butter and add another ½ teaspoon of salt. Stir in the chopped celery, leeks, garlic, and fennel. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened. Add the rice, tomato paste, and a pinch of cayenne pepper, stirring for another 2 minutes.

    4. Simmer Bisque

    Pour the reserved shrimp stock into the pot, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer for about 20 minutes. Add most of the cooked shrimp back to the pot, reserving a few for garnish. Use a blender or immersion blender to puree the bisque until smooth. If necessary, reheat the bisque gently.

    5. Season and Serve

    Just before serving, add fresh lemon juice and salt to taste, adjusting the seasoning as needed. Serve the bisque in bowls, garnished with the reserved shrimp, celery leaves, and fennel fronds.


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