Shrimp Scampi Bisque

"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."

Classic seafood bisque achieves a silky, luxurious body by blending seafood shells directly into the soup. A garlicky shrimp scampi variation applies the same technique to shrimp shells, maximizing seafood flavor while using a more economical ingredient. The method extracts concentrated, bright, buttery flavors characteristic of Italian American shrimp scampi. The finished soup is robust and well-suited for dinner parties. Straining the puréed soup removes any residual shell fragments. The final texture becomes completely smooth and creamy, preserving the deep seafood essence without gritty or coarse bits.

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