How to make – Spicy Shrimp Bisque

Ingredients:
3 tbsps butter or margarine
1 onion, finely chopped
1 red pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 stickes celery, fine chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
Pinch dry and cayenne pepper
2 tsps paprika
3 tbsps flour
4 cups fish stock
1 spring thyme and bay leaf
8 oz raw, eeled shrimp
salt and pepper
snipped chives

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