Crawfish Bisque Recipe

Name: Crawfish Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: about 50 cleaned crawfish heads; 4 Tbsp. cooking oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 c. soaked, drained stale bread; salt and pepper to taste; 1/2 c. chopped green pepper; 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce; 1 qt. crawfish tails; 1 clove garlic; 1/2 c. diced celery; 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley; 1/4 tsp. red pepper; 2 eggs

Servings: persons

about 50 cleaned crawfish heads
4 Tbsp. cooking oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 c. soaked, drained stale bread
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 qt. crawfish tails
1 clove garlic
1/2 c. diced celery
2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
1/4 tsp. red pepper
2 eggs

1
Heat cooking oil in a large iron skillet.
2
Add chopped garlic, onion, celery, green pepper and parsley; cook until soft.
3
Add cleaned crawfish tails, bread, eggs, salt, pepper and sauce.
4
Cook about 15 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent sticking.
5
Allow to become cool enough to handle and stuff into the cleaned crawfish heads.
6
Roll in flour and brown.
7
Make a roux of 3 tablespoons flour.
8
Add 1 quart water and drop browned, stuffed heads into the gravy as they become browned.
9
Place on low heat and allow to simmer for about 30 minutes.
10
Serve over rice.

235

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: about 50 cleaned crawfish heads, 4 Tbsp. cooking oil, 1 large onion, chopped, 2 c. soaked, drained stale bread, and more.

Yes, 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!

Crawfish Bisque

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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