Moroccan Shrimp Bisque

This seafood bisque is decadent, creamy – and ready to eat in only 25 minutes! Tender shrimp, seasoned with a Moroccan-inspired spicy cumin-allspice blend, are sauted with zucchini. Diced tomato and a paprika-turmeric tomato sauce are added to the pan next before it’s all finished with cream cheese, feta cheese, and a drizzle of cardamom-spiced Greek yogurt. A sprinkle of dry-roasted almonds adds a satisfying crunch throughout.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound peeled, deveined shrimp

  • 2 teaspoon Ras el Hanout Blend

  • 2 whole zucchini

  • 2 whole roma tomato

  • 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped

  • 1 1/4 cup Moroccan Tomato Sauce

  • 2 oz cream cheese

  • 4 oz feta cheese

  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt

  • 1/4 teaspoon Cardamom

  • 1 oz sliced, dry-roasted almonds

Directions

  • Add cardamom to greek yogurt in small bowl and mix well. Set aside.

  • Trim ends off zucchini and discard. Halve lengthwise. Lay flat and slice across into half-moons, about 1/4 inch thick.

  • Small dice roma tomato into 1/4 inch pieces.

  • Roughly chop dry-roasted almonds.

  • Rinse shrimp and pat dry with paper towels. Place in a medium bowl. Season with spicy cumin-allspice blend, salt, and pepper. Drizzle with about 1 1/2 tablespoons of cooking oil. Stir to coat.

  • Heat about 1 1/2 tablespoons cooking oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat Add shrimp, zucchini, and onions to hot pan. Season with about 1/4 teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper. Stir to combine. Cook 3-5 minutes, or until shrimp are lightly browned, stirring frequently.

  • Reduce heat on pan with shrimp and veggies to medium. Add Moroccan Tomato Sauce, about 1/2 cup water, and tomato. Stir to combine. Cook 3-4 minutes or until shrimp are fully cooked, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.

  • Add cream cheese and about half of the feta cheese to pan. Stir until cream cheese is incorporated. Salt and pepper to taste.

  • Divide the shrimp between bowls. Drizzle with cardamom-spiced greek yogurt to taste. Garnish with almonds and remaining feta cheese.