Well...I love this time of year because I love hearty Soups, Bisques, and Gumbos! Another cold front rolling through so perfect for it! I had some sweet corn on the cob given to me by my buddy this summer when he came down fishing. Had intentions to put them on the grill with a steak one night, but never got around to it. So....I had a craving for Shrimp and Corn Bisque tonight so that's what I made!
There are two basic types of Shrimp and Corn soups in Louisiana...one that is tomato based with no cream, and another that is thicker, just a touch of tomato, and cream based. I prefer the Cream based one and if ordering in a restaurant, be sure to ask.
Here is a South Louisiana Secret ingredient....dried shrimp powder.
Kicks the shrimp flavor into overdrive! You can even use chicken stock with two packs of these and I swear no one will know!
Sorry, no pics. as I went along this time...but here is the plate with a spoon full of sherry wine to sweeten it up. It compliments the corn and the shrimp perfectly!
There are two basic types of Shrimp and Corn soups in Louisiana...one that is tomato based with no cream, and another that is thicker, just a touch of tomato, and cream based. I prefer the Cream based one and if ordering in a restaurant, be sure to ask.
Here is a South Louisiana Secret ingredient....dried shrimp powder.
Kicks the shrimp flavor into overdrive! You can even use chicken stock with two packs of these and I swear no one will know!
Sorry, no pics. as I went along this time...but here is the plate with a spoon full of sherry wine to sweeten it up. It compliments the corn and the shrimp perfectly!