Prawn & Fennel Bisque
“Discover the joy of making Prawn & Fennel Bisque at home. This 25-minute french recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.”
🤖 Why This Recipe Matches Your Mood
Discover the joy of making Prawn & Fennel Bisque at home. This 25-minute french recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.
This Prawn & Fennel Bisque brings classical French technique to your home kitchen. French cuisine is the foundation of Western culinary arts, teaching us about proper technique, sauce making, and the importance of quality ingredients.
While French cooking has a reputation for being complex, many classic dishes are surprisingly achievable. The key is patience, attention to detail, and using the best ingredients you can find.
📋 Prawn & Fennel Bisque
📝 Ingredients
- •450g Tiger Prawns
- •4 tbs Olive Oil
- •1 large Onion
- •1 large Fennel
- •2 chopped Carrots
- •150ml Dry White Wine
- •1 tbs Brandy
- •400g Chopped Tomatoes
- •1L Fish Stock
- •2 pinches Paprika
- •150ml Double Cream
- •8 Prawns
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Shell the prawns, then fry the shells in the oil in a large pan for about 5 mins. Add the onion, fennel and carrots and cook for about 10 mins until the veg start to soften. Pour in the wine and brandy, bubble hard for about 1 min to drive off the alcohol, then add the tomatoes, stock and paprika. Cover and simmer for 30 mins. Meanwhile, chop the prawns.
- 2
Blitz the soup as finely as you can with a stick blender or food processor, then press through a sieve into a bowl. Spend a bit of time really working the mixture through the sieve as this will give the soup its velvety texture.
- 3
Tip back into a clean pan, add the prawns and cook for 10 mins, then blitz again until smooth. You can make and chill this a day ahead or freeze it for 1 month. Thaw ovenight in the fridge. To serve, gently reheat in a pan with the cream. If garnishing, cook the 8 prawns in a little butter. Spoon into small bowls and top with the prawns and snipped fennel fronds.
💡 Why This Recipe?
Discover the joy of making Prawn & Fennel Bisque at home. This 25-minute french recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.
⭐ Pro Tips
- 1Read the entire recipe before starting to avoid surprises
- 2Prep all ingredients before cooking (mise en place) for a smoother experience
- 3For best results, use fresh, high-quality Tiger Prawns
- 4Taste as you go and adjust seasonings to your preference
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