A classic Louisiana Crawfish Bisque that is flavorful, creamy, and packed with the delicious taste of crawfish and herbs.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds crawfish tails peeled and deveined
- 1 cup onion chopped
- 1/2 cup celery chopped
- 1/2 cup bell pepper chopped
- 1/4 cup butter unsalted
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups seafood stock or water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning or to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add the onions, celery, and bell pepper, and sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and flour, and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in seafood stock, making sure to dissolve any flour lumps. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
- Add crawfish tails, cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the heavy cream and parsley, and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve hot.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 18gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 580mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg