Creamy Ranch Shrimp Bisque Rsc

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Ready, set, cook! Hidden valley contest entry. a different twist on the classic shrimp bisque.

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Steps

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Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

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Add butter and melt.

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Add the shrimp shells , shallots , celery , carrots , parsley , thyme , bay leaves , lemon zest , tomato paste and cayenne.

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Cook , stirring every occasionally , until the shells are red and the vegetables are tender , about 10 to 12 minutes.

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Remove from heat and add sherry.

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Ignite the sherry with a wand lighter and cook until the flame subsides.

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Return the pot to the heat , sprinkle in flour and stir.

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Cook for another 2 minutes.

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Add seafood stock to deglaze.

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Stir browned pieces from the bottom of the pot.

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Add cream , milk , and hidden valley ranch and bring to a boil.

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Turn the heat to low and simmer until reduced and thickened , 40 to 45 minutes.

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Strain into a clean pot and season with salt and pepper.

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Bring bisque to a simmer.

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Chop shrimp into small pieces and add to bisque.

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Cook about 3 minutes until shrimp are done.

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Taste for seasoning and garnish with hidden valley ranch dressing and chives.

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Ingredients

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medium shrimp, olive oil, butter, shallot, celery, baby carrots, parsley, dried thyme, bay leaves, lemon zest, tomato paste, cayenne pepper, sherry wine, all-purpose flour, seafood stock, heavy cream, milk, hidden valley original ranch dressing, kosher salt, fresh ground pepper, chives