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Crayfish Bisque

A velvety Louisiana soup infused with aromatic trinity vegetables, warm Cajun spices, and tender crayfish tails.

50 minMediumServes 4380 cal/serving

CajunSoupStovetop and BlenderPescatarianHigh ProteinLow 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
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups seafood stock
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 lb cooked crayfish tail meat

Instructions

  1. 1

    Melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a large pot over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add 1 cup diced yellow onion, 1/2 cup diced celery, 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper, and 4 minced garlic cloves; cook for 6 minutes until tender.

  3. 3

    Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning, and 3 tbsp all-purpose flour, cooking for 2 minutes to form a brown roux base.

  4. 4

    Slowly whisk in 4 cups seafood stock and simmer for 15 minutes until thickened.

  5. 5

    Purée the soup base in a blender until smooth, then return it to the pot.

  6. 6

    Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1 lb cooked crayfish tail meat; warm until tails reach an internal temperature of 145F.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Crayfish Bisque?

As written, 50 minutes: 20 of prep and 30 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 4 (15 minutes): "Slowly whisk in 4 cups seafood stock and simmer for 15 minutes until thickened."

What internal temperature should Crayfish Bisque reach?

For Crayfish Bisque, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 6. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is there a substitute for Cajun seasoning in Crayfish Bisque?

The entry for Crayfish Bisque calls for 1 tbsp 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 Crayfish Bisque dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Crayfish Bisque is 4 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/2 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.

Can I make Crayfish Bisque gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Crayfish Bisque is 3 tbsp all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Crayfish Bisque contain shellfish?

Yes: 1 lb cooked crayfish tail meat. 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.

How much protein is in Crayfish Bisque?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 26 g of protein in about 380 calories, alongside 18 g carbohydrate and 22 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 890 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein soup collection.

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