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Crawfish Bisque

A rich and velvety seafood soup loaded with tender crawfish tails and Creole aromatics.

50 minMediumServes 4380 cal/serving

Southern AmericanSoupStovetopStandardLow CarbNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup yellow onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup celery, diced
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups seafood stock
  • 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 lb cooked crawfish tails, chopped
  • 1/4 cup green onions, sliced

Instructions

  1. 1

    Melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add 1 cup diced yellow onion, 1/2 cup diced celery, 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper, and 2 minced garlic cloves, then cook for 6 minutes until softened.

  3. 3

    Whisk in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour and cook for 2 minutes to create a blonde roux.

  4. 4

    Gradually stir in 4 cups seafood stock and 2 tsp Cajun seasoning, bringing the mixture to a simmer for 15 minutes.

  5. 5

    Reduce heat to low, stir in 1 cup heavy cream and 1 lb chopped cooked crawfish tails, and warm until crawfish reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.

  6. 6

    Garnish with 1/4 cup sliced green onions and serve hot.

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Questions

How long does Crawfish Bisque take?

As written, 50 minutes: 20 of prep and 30 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 4 (15 minutes): "Gradually stir in 4 cups seafood stock and 2 tsp Cajun seasoning, bringing the mixture to a simmer for 15 minutes."

What internal temperature should Crawfish Bisque reach?

For Crawfish Bisque, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is there a substitute for Cajun seasoning in Crawfish Bisque?

The entry for Crawfish Bisque calls for 2 tsp Cajun seasoning. In its place: Two parts paprika to one part each of garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, oregano and cayenne, with salt.

Can I make Crawfish Bisque dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Crawfish Bisque is 4 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 cup heavy cream. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the cream for full-fat coconut milk or an oat cooking cream. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Crawfish Bisque keto-friendly?

A serving of Crawfish Bisque carries 14 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 70 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 14 percent.

Does Crawfish Bisque contain shellfish?

Yes: 1 lb cooked crawfish tails, chopped. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy, shellfish and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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