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Cook Like a Pro at Home: Delicious Shrimp & Lobster Bisque
Shrimp and Lobster Bisque – A Recipe for the Stay at Home Parent
As a stay at home parent, it can be tricky to find time to prepare meals for the family. But with a little bit of creativity and some simple ingredients, any parent can whip up a delicious, homemade meal. A great example of this is shrimp and lobster bisque – a savory, creamy dish that is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters.
The ingredients for this recipe are fairly simple: two tablespoons of butter, one tablespoon of all-purpose flour, one cup of chopped onion, one cup of chopped celery, two cloves of garlic minced, one teaspoon of dried thyme leaves, two cups of chicken broth, one can (14 oz) of diced tomatoes with juice, two pounds of peeled deveined shrimp and one pound of cooked lobster meat.
To begin, melt the butter in a large saucepan on medium heat. Add the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown. Then add the onion and celery and cook until softened. Add the garlic and thyme leaves and sauté for another minute or two. Add in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes with juice and bring to a gentle boil. Simmer for 10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
Next add in the shrimp and lobster meat. Cook until shrimp is cooked through, about 5 minutes or so. Finally remove from heat and let cool slightly before transferring to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth then pour back into the saucepan over low heat. Add salt and pepper to taste then let simmer for another 5 minutes or so before serving.
This savory dish is sure to be a hit with the entire family. Serve up with some crusty bread for dipping and you’ll have an unforgettable meal everyone will love! And here’s an added bonus; this dish has a special story behind it! The original recipe was created by my grandmother in the 1950s when she was raising five children as a stay at home mom. She served up this bisque often as it was easy to make with ingredients she had on hand but also made an impressive meal when company came over – so it was truly a win-win recipe!
So next time you’re looking for an easy but delicious meal that’s sure to please even your pickiest eaters, give this shrimp and lobster bisque a try! It will become an instant favorite that your family will ask for again and again!
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Shrimp and Lobster Bisque: A Homemade Recipe for Busy Parents
As a stay at home parent, it can be difficult to find the time to make homemade meals. But with this delicious shrimp and lobster bisque recipe, you can have dinner on the table in just under an hour. Not only is this dish flavorful, but it’s also budget-friendly, making it a great choice for busy parents.
To make this bisque, you’ll need:
• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 stalk of celery, diced
• 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
• 2 cups of clam juice
• 1 cup of heavy cream
• 1/2 pound of cooked shrimp
• 1/2 pound of cooked lobster meat
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Parsley for garnish (optional)Begin by melting the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Once melted, add the garlic, onion, and celery and cook until softened. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Pour in the clam juice and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. Next, stir in the heavy cream until fully incorporated. Add the shrimp and lobster and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Now your bisque is ready to serve! For a special garnish, sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy!
This comforting dish is sure to become a family favorite in no time! The combination of shrimp and lobster creates a luxurious yet budget-friendly meal that everyone will love. Plus, you’ll have dinner on the table within an hour – perfect for busy parents who don’t have a lot of extra time on their hands.
Here’s an interesting story about shrimp and lobster bisque: Did you know that this dish originated from a small fishing town in France? Legend has it that one day, a local fisherman caught an abundance of both shrimp and lobster in his nets. With no way to preserve them all, he decided to combine them into one delicious soup – what we now know as shrimp and lobster bisque! So if you ever make this dish at home, be sure to thank that courageous fisherman for creating such an amazing recipe!