posted by Sue Freeman 03-08-100 9:58 AM 
 
Thai Shrimp Bisque 
Source: Cooking Light 
Jan/Feb 2000 page 130 
Marinade: 
1 1/2 lbs. medium shrimp, raw 
1 1/2 tablespoons grated lime rind 
1/3 fresh lime juice 
1 1/2 tablespoons ground corriander 
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro, fresh 
1 tablespoon minced, peeled fresh ginger 
1 1/2 tsps. sugar 
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper 
2 cloves garlic, crushed 
Shrimp Stock: 
2 cups water 
1/4 cup white wine 
1 tablespoon tomato paste 
Soup: 
1 tsp. olive oil 
1/2 cup chopped onion 
1/3 cup chopped celery 
1 can (14 oz.) light coconut milk 
1 tablespoon tomato paste 
1/4 cup flour 
1 cup 2% milk 
1 tablespoon grated lime rind 
1 tablespoon minced cilantro, fresh 
1/2 tsp. salt 
Marinade:  
Prepare marinade by peeling shrimp and reserving shells. Combine shrimp and next 8 ingredients and place in a large plastic zip lock bag; seal and marinate in fridge for 30 minutes. 
Stock:  
Prepare stock by combining shells, water, wine and tomato paste in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until liquid has reduced to l cup. (about 10 minutes) Strain mixture through a sieve over a bowl and discard solids. 
Soup:  
Prepare soup by heating olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and celery and saute 8 minutes until tender and browned. It should be browned, not just tender. 
Add shrimp stock, coconut milk, and l tablespoon of tomato paste, scraping pan to loosen browned bits.  
Bring to a boil. 
Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cup and level off with a knife. Combine flour and reducted fat milk in a small bowl and stir briskly with a whisk.  
Add to pan; reduce heat, and simmer until thick, about 5 minutes. Add shrimp and marinade to pan and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in l tablespoon lime rind and cilantro and salt. 
6 servings 1 1/2 cup per serving