Ingredients
2 cups (4 sticks) salted butter
6 green onions, finely chopped (white and green parts)
Β½ cup all-purpose flour
1 pound crawfish meat (can substitute with crab meat if unavailable)
1 Β½ pounds raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and roughly chopped
Β½ pound crab meat
4 cups heavy cream
4 cups half and half
1 (14.75-ounce) can creamed corn
1 Β½ teaspoons Creole seasoning
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
ΒΌ cup minced fresh chives, for garnish (optional)
Crusty bread, for serving (optional)
Instructions
1-Gathering and Prepping Ingredients: First, melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. This sets the base for all those rich flavors to build on. Add the green onions and cook, stirring, until they’re tender about 3 minutes to add a fresh, aromatic kick.
2-Building the Base: Next, stir in the flour until it’s well incorporated, creating a nice, thick roux. This step is key for that creamy texture you love in a seafood bisque. Then, add the crawfish meat, shrimp, crab meat, heavy cream, half and half, creamed corn, Creole seasoning, seafood seasoning, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper all at once.
3-Simmering and Thickening: Bring everything to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring frequently to blend the flavors. Once it’s simmering, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook while stirring often until it thickens and the tastes meld together, about 40 minutes. As you stir, think about how this one-pot wonder makes cleanup a breeze.
4-Final Touches and Serving: To finish, ladle the bisque into bowls and garnish with chives if you like, then serve it up with crusty bread on the side. Remember, the prep time is just 5 minutes and cook time is 45 minutes, so you’ll have a hearty meal ready in no time. For more recipe inspiration, visit our guide on banana bread coffee cake for another easy treat.
Last Step:
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π¦ Use pre-shelled seafood meat like crab or crawfish meat for easier preparation.
π€ Smaller shrimp pieces provide better texture in the bisque.
π₯₯ For a dairy-free alternative, full-fat canned coconut milk can be tried, though untested in this recipe.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 668
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 1010 milligrams
- Fat: 56 grams
- Carbohydrates: 15 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 26 grams
- Cholesterol: 341 milligrams
