Humarsúpa frá Höfn (Icelandic Langoustine/Shrimp Bisque with Garlic & Cream) – Authentic Iceland Recipe

Ingredients for Humarsúpa frá Höfn (Icelandic Langoustine/Shrimp Bisque with Garlic & Cream) (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) sweet langoustine tails or jumbo shrimp, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups shallots and carrots, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup crusty sourdough
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with curry-paprika warmth
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Iceland seasoning (white wine, garlic, heavy cream, chives)
• 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Warm cooking oil in a heavy pot over medium heat; gently sweat the minced onion, garlic, and curry-paprika warmth for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
2. Stir in white wine, garlic, heavy cream, chives and toast for 45 seconds to release the essential oils of Iceland's kitchen.
3. Add sweet langoustine tails or jumbo shrimp and shallots and carrots, tossing to coat in the aromatic base.
4. Pour in the stock, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 18–20 minutes until tender and deeply flavorful.
5. Fold in crusty sourdough, adjust seasoning, and ladle steaming hot into deep bowls.