Cajun Shrimp Bisque - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
1 onion, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons paprika
3 tablespoons flour
4 cups fish stock or 4 cups chicken stock
1 sprig thyme
1 bay leaf
8 ounces cooked shrimp
salt and pepper
chives

Preparation

Melt the butter and add the onion, celery, and garlic. Cook gently to soften.
Stir in the mustard, cayenne, paprika, and flour. Cook about 3 minutes over gentle heat, stirring occasionally.
Pour on stock gradually, stirring until well blended. Add the thyme and bay leaf and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer about 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
Add the shrimp and heat through for about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste and top with chives before serving.