Bisque D'Écrivesses - Crawfish Bisque Recipe

Name: Bisque D'Écrivesses - Crawfish Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 dozen crawfish; 1 quart water; 1 onion, peeled and diced; 2 carrots, peeled and diced; 1 tablespoon parsley, minced; 2 stalks celery, diced; 1/8 teaspoon thyme; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon flour; Crawfish Stuffing; 6 tablespoons cracker crumbs; milk; crawfish meat (use the 2 dozen listed above); 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 small onion, peeled and minced; 1 tablespoon flour; 1 tablespoon stock (fish preferred, but chicken will do); 1 tablespoon parsley, minced; salt and pepper; 1 egg, beaten

Servings: persons

2 dozen crawfish
1 quart water
1 onion, peeled and diced
2 carrots, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon parsley, minced
2 stalks celery, diced
1/8 teaspoon thyme
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon flour
Crawfish Stuffing
6 tablespoons cracker crumbs
milk
crawfish meat (use the 2 dozen listed above)
1 1/2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 small onion, peeled and minced
1 tablespoon flour
1 tablespoon stock (fish preferred, but chicken will do)
1 tablespoon parsley, minced
salt and pepper
1 egg, beaten

1
Soak crawfish in cold water for 30 minutes; wash carefully, using a brush.
2
Place in stockpot with water, vegetables and thyme.
3
Remove crawfish, reserving stock.
4
Remove all meat from head and bodies of crawfish to use in the stuffing; reserve the head shells.
5
Drain stock.
6
For the stuffing: Moisten cracker crumbs with milk; add next 7 ingredients and simmer a few minutes. Cool slightly and add egg.
7
Fill head shells with the stuffing mixture; dredge with flour and brown in butter.
8
Drain on paper towels and keep hot.
9
Blend 1 1/2 tablespoons butter with 1 tablespoon flour and cook until toasted; add strained stock gradually and cook for about ten minutes, stirring often to prevent lumping.
10
Season, add stuffed heads and serve.

224

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 dozen crawfish, 1 quart water, 1 onion, peeled and diced, 2 carrots, peeled and diced, and more.

Yes, Bisque D'Écrivesses - Crawfish Bisque falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Bisque D'Écrivesses - Crawfish Bisque

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Variations & substitutions

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