FRESH FROM FLORIDA: Make a Delicious Bowl of Florida Sweet Pepper, Shrimp and Corn Bisque

Serve hot with a garnish of chopped chives or fresh herbs!

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Fresh from Florida recipe to make a delicious bowl of Florida sweet pepper, shrimp and corn bisque. 

■ 1 pound medium or small Florida shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped into bite-sized chunks

■ 2 cups fresh Florida sweet corn, kernels cut from the cob

■ 1 cup Florida sweet peppers, diced small

■ 1 cup Florida celery, diced small

■ 1 cup onion, diced small

■ 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (your favorite)

■ 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

■ 1 teaspoon Cajun or blackening seasoning

■ 3/4 cup all-purpose flour

■ 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced

■ 4 cups half and half

■ 4 cups shrimp or seafood broth

■ 1 teaspoon tomato paste

■ Chives or fresh herbs for garnish

■ Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

PREPARATION

■ Preheat a large soup pot over medium-high heat.

■ Add butter to the pot.

■ Carefully add onion, peppers, celery and corn.

■ Cook the vegetables for 4 minutes until some color and caramelization begin. Add fresh garlic and stir. Slowly add flour and whisk until incorporated.

■ Add seafood broth and half and half. Turn heat down to medium and continue to stir. Add tomato paste and seasoning blends mix well.

■ Bring to a gentle simmer to continue to thicken. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Add the shrimp and continue to simmer for about four more minutes.

■ Serve hot with a garnish of chopped chives or fresh herbs.

Fresh tip: for a dairy-free version, eliminate the half and half and add more stock.

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