Pressure Cooker Shrimp Bisque Recipes

PRESSURE-COOKER SHRIMP BISQUE

Steps:

• Toss shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl. In another small bowl, stir together cornstarch and 1/4 cup water until smooth.
• In a 6-to-8-quart pressure cooker, combine reserved shrimp shells, 3 cups water, wine, onion, celery, carrot, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
• Stovetop: Secure lid. Bring to high pressure over medium-high heat; reduce heat to maintain pressure and cook 8 minutes. Remove from heat and quickly release pressure, then remove lid.Electric: Secure lid. Manually set cooker to 10 minutes and let it come to pressure. Once time is complete, turn off and quickly release pressure, then remove lid.
• Strain liquid through a medium mesh sieve set over a large bowl, pressing on solids (discard solids). Return stock to cooker, add paprika and cream, and bring to a boil in stovetop cooker over medium heat, or in electric cooker set to saute. Whisk cornstarch-water mixture into soup to thicken slightly, 1 to 2 minutes. Add shrimp and cook, stirring, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper, then stir in dill and butter. Top with watercress and serve immediately with baguette.

SHRIMP BISQUE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended. Stir in the water, cream, chili powder, bouillon, cumin and coriander; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. , Cut shrimp into bite-size pieces; add to soup. Simmer 5 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. Gradually stir 1/2 cup hot soup into sour cream; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Heat through (do not boil). Garnish with cilantro, avocado and additional shrimp if desired.