Shrimp Bisque Reduction

Trim, peel and dice 2 small red onions

Trim, peel and dice 1 large carrot

Trim and slice 1 leek

Trim and slice 2 celery stalks

Combine the chopped red onions, carrot, leek and celery stalks

Add 3 tbsp of olive oil to pan on medium-high heat

Add 500 g of shrimp heads and shells

Sauté until orange color brightens

Reserve cooked shrimp heads and shells

Add the chopped vegetables, 5 dried bay leaves and 1 sprig of thyme

Cook until the vegetables soften

Add 3 tbsp of white wine

Cook until reduced by 2⁄3

Add the shrimp heads and shells

Add 500 ml of water. Simmer on low heat for 30m until shrimp flavor is extracted

Transfer to blender

Blend on high for 2m until it becomes an orange paste

Strain through chinois

Keep liquid and discard solids

Reduce shrimp bisque until it coats the back of a spoon. The shrimp bisque reduction is ready

Use it to give your dish that extra flavor or to season fresh shrimp to take them to the next level!