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White bowl filled with creamy seafood bisque, topped with cooked shrimp, finely chopped chives, and a sprinkle of black pepper, overhead view, rich and smooth texture, appetizing presentation.

Seafood Bisque

A rich, velvety bisque loaded with crawfish, shrimp, and crab that tastes gourmet but is easy to prepare.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Simmering Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun, Southern
Calories: 668
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups salted butter 4 sticks, for richness and flavor
  • 6 green onions white and green parts, finely chopped
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour for thickening
  • 1 pound crawfish meat fresh or thawed, optional substitution with crab
  • 1 ½ pounds raw shrimp peeled, deveined, roughly chopped
  • ½ pound crab meat lump or claw, drained
  • 4 cups heavy cream full-fat for creaminess
  • 4 cups half and half for smooth consistency
  • 1 14.75-ounce can creamed corn (for subtle sweetness and texture)
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Tony Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning for Cajun flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning classic seafood spice
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
  • 2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, adjust for spice
  • ¼ cup fresh chives minced, for garnish, optional
  • Crusty bread for serving, optional

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter in a large stockpot over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped green onions and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
  3. Gradually stir in the flour, mixing thoroughly to form a smooth roux without lumps.
  4. Pour in the heavy cream and half and half slowly, stirring continuously to incorporate.
  5. Add the crawfish, shrimp, crab, creamed corn, Creole seasoning, Old Bay, salt, black pepper, and cayenne.
  6. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring frequently, until thickened and flavors meld, about 40 minutes.
  7. Ladle the bisque into bowls and garnish with minced chives if desired.
  8. Serve with crusty bread on the side, if using.

Nutrition

Serving: 250gCalories: 668kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 28gFat: 60gSaturated Fat: 36gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 210mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This bisque feels fancy with its creamy texture and abundant seafood, yet it comes together easily. Serve with crusty bread for an indulgent comfort meal.

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