Crawfish or Shrimp Bisque

Dive into the decadent, coastal flavors of this Crawfish or Shrimp Bisque, a creamy and indulgent seafood soup that's sure to impress! This recipe blends tender crawfish tails or shrimp with a velvety broth enriched by seafood stock, heavy cream, and a touch of tomato paste for depth. The gentle heat of paprika and optional cayenne pepper adds a subtle spice, while finely sautéed onions, celery, and garlic create a fragrant base. Served over fluffy white rice and garnished with fresh parsley, this bisque is a hearty yet elegant dish perfect for warming up on a chilly evening or impressing guests at a dinner party. Simple to prepare and packed with rich, savory notes, this bisque is a must-try for seafood lovers. Keywords: crawfish bisque, shrimp bisque recipe, creamy seafood soup, elegant dinner ideas, easy bisque recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
• 2 stalks celery, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 cups seafood stock
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1.5 pounds crawfish tails or shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 cups cooked white rice (for serving)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes or until the vegetables are softened and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the vegetables and stir well to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.

Step 5

Gradually pour in the seafood stock, stirring constantly to dissolve the flour mixture and avoid lumps.

Step 6

Add the heavy cream, tomato paste, paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Let the mixture come to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to develop.

Step 8

Add the crawfish tails or shrimp to the pot. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until the seafood is opaque and cooked through.

Step 9

Taste the bisque and adjust the seasoning if needed.

Step 10

Serve the bisque hot over a scoop of cooked white rice in bowls.

Step 11

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2716.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2649.3

Total Fat 140.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 78.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 1284.5mg	0%
Sodium 6144.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 184.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.0g	0%
Total Sugars 12.5g
Protein 140.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 451.6mg	0%
Iron 18.2mg	0%
Potassium 2882.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.3%

Protein: 21.9%

Carbs: 28.8%