Creamy Shrimp Bisque
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Recipe type: Keto - Low Carb
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Serves: 6
 
This makes 6 servings. Per serving: 3 Net Carbs, 1 Gram of Fiber, 27 Grams of Fat, 13 Grams of Protein, 307 Calories.
Ingredients
  • 3 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 1 Pound Large Shrimp, Peeled (Keep Shells)
  • 6 Cups of Water
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • 3 Fresh Thyme Sprigs
  • 2 Celery Stalks, Thinly Sliced
  • 1 Garlic Clove, Minced
  • ½ Tablespoon of Thick-It-Up Thickener
  • 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1½ Cups Heavy Cream
  • Pinch of Cayenne Pepper
  • Fresh Parsley, for Serving
Instructions
  1. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter over high heat in a large pot. Add the shrimp shells and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in water, ½ teaspoon of salt, and fresh thyme. Simmer, uncovered for 15 minutes. Strain liquid into a bowl and discard solids.
  2. Return empty pot to stove and add 1 more tablespoon of butter. Add shrimp and cook until they are pink, about 2 minutes. Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon to a bowl. Add remaining butter, celery, garlic and a large pinch of salt to the pot. Cook over medium heat until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the Thick-It-Up Thickener, tomato paste and cook, stirring for 2 minutes.
  3. Slowly pour in reserved shrimp broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Stir shrimp back into pot and simmer for 2 more minutes.
  4. Working in batches, transfer soup to a blender and puree until smooth. Return soup to pot and stir in the cream, cayenne and remaining salt. Simmer until hot. Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Recipe by Dee Dee Does at https://deedeedoes.com/keto-weekly-meal-plan-for-beginners-week-2-11-19/