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Shrimp Scampi Bisque

Chopped shrimp cooked with lemon peel and chopped parsley served in a pured creamy tomato paste bisque.
Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Luciana Lamboy, Prop Styling by Sean Dooley

Classic seafood bisque is luxuriously creamy, made by blending seafood shells (typically lobster) directly into the soup for added body and a silky texture. This garlicky shrimp scampi version embraces the same technique, extracting as much precious seafood flavor as possible from more economical, yet equally delicious, shrimp shells. The result is a robust dish that captures the essence of a bright and buttery Italian American staple, perfect for dinner parties.

Straining the soup after blending catches any lingering pieces of shells so the final texture is completely smooth and creamy.

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