Side
Authentic Prawn & Fennel Bisque
Authentic Prawn & Fennel Bisque is a delicious Side dish that can be prepared in just a few simple steps....
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14 Min Prep
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45 Min Cook
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5 Servings
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Non-Vegetarian
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 skillet-fry the shells in the cooking oil in a large skillet for about 5 mins.
2
empty in the shallot, fennel and carrots and bubble gently for about 10 mins until the veg start to soften.
3
empty in the wine and brandy, bubble hard for about 1 min to drive off the alcohol, then empty in the tomatoes, stock and paprika.
4
wrap and bubble gently for 30 mins.
5
Meanwhile, chop the prawns.
6
Blitz the broth as finely as you can with a stick blender or food processor, then press through a sieve into a mixing bowl.
7
Spend a bit of time really working the mixture through the sieve as this will give the broth its velvety texture.
8
Tip back into a wipe down skillet, empty in the prawns and bubble gently for 10 mins, then blitz again until creamy.
9
You can make and store in the fridge this a day ahead or freeze it for 1 month.
10
Thaw ovenight in the fridge.
11
To present, gently reheat in a skillet with the froth.
12
If garnishing, bubble gently the 8 prawns in a little shortening.
13
Spoon into small bowls and top with the prawns and snipped fennel fronds.
Recipe Information
Cuisine
France
France
Course
Side
Side
Diet
Non-Vegetarian
Non-Vegetarian
Total Time
59 mins
59 mins
Recipe Time chart
Preparation Time
14 minsCooking Time
45 minsTotal Time
59 minsMaster Chef
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