Shrimp Bisque I

Description

This recipe may take a little work but it taste great. To devein the shrimp use the tip of a sharp knife or a deveiner.

Ingredients

• 2 cups butter
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 pound medium shrimp – peeled, deveined and shells reserved
• 12 ounces shrimp shells
• ¼ cup clarified butter
• 1 large onion, finely diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• ½ cup brandy
• 4 quarts fish stock
• 4 cups heavy cream, heated
• ¾ cup dry sherry
• ¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning TM

Servings: 20