Shrimp Bisque with Saffron

(4 servings)

Ingredients:

1oz. unsalted butter
1 Tsp. garlic, chopped
2 oz. diced celery
1 medium onion
1 leek, white only, diced
2 oz. flour
2 Tbsp white wine
1 lbs raw shrimp, diced
5 1/2 cups shrimp stock
small pinch of saffron
3/4 cup heavy cream
Salt, white pepper, to taste

Directions:

• Add saffron to stock to allow it to soften.
• Over medium-low heat, melt butter.
• Add garlic, celery, onion and leek and cook until softened.
• Add flour and stir to create a roux, cook about 2-3 minutes.
• Add wine and allow to reduce for 1 1/2 minutes to evaporate the alcohol.
• Stir in shrimp, stock and saffron; bring mixture to simmer.
• Cook over low heat for 10 minutes.
• Pour in cream
• Add salt and pepper to taste.

Wine Pairing Suggestion: Joseph Drouhin Chablis 2000

Gourmet Food Recipe: Shrimp Bisque with Saffron