Scampi Bisque

Ingredients

454gg (1lb) Regal Unbreaded Scampi, defrosted

15g (1/2oz) Butter or margarine

1 Small onion, chopped

1 Clove garlic, crushed

1 Stick celery, chopped

150ml (5floz) Dry white wine

600ml (1 pint) Fish or chicken stock

1 x 5ml spoon (1tsp) Tomato puree

1 Bouquet garni

1 Bay leaf

Salt and pepper

150ml (5 floz) Single cream

2 x 15ml spoon (2 tbsp) Brandy

Paprika and chopped chives, to garnish

Method

1) Melt the butter in a large pan. Cook onion, garlic and celery until soft.


2) Add wine, stock, tomato puree, bouquet garni, bay leaf and seasoning.


3) Simmer for 5-10 minutes to allow herbs to infuse.


4) Stir in the scampi, simmer for a further 3-5 minutes.


5) Remove bouquet garni and bay leaf. Liquidise, return to the heat simmer gently without boiling until piping hot and add the cream and the brandy.


6) Garnish with paprika and chopped chives.

Serves: 4

Provided By: Regal Recipe