Best 6 Crawfish Shrimp Bisque Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable crawfish shrimp bisque, a harmonious blend of succulent seafood and creamy textures. This classic dish, elevated with a medley of aromatic herbs and spices, promises an explosion of flavors in every spoonful. Embark on a delightful cooking adventure as we guide you through two irresistible variations of this bisque: a traditional recipe that captures the essence of this timeless dish and a modern interpretation infused with a touch of zesty innovation. Whether you prefer the comforting familiarity of tradition or crave a contemporary twist, our recipes will gratify your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRAWFISH OR SHRIMP BISQUE



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This classic Cajun recipe makes a great first course or a full meal. It isn't smooth like puree like it's French counterpart. I use Mudbugs (crawfish), Shrimp or Crab and sometimes all three!

Provided by Cozinheiro Ricky

Categories     Crab

Time 45m

Yield 6 Cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb crawfish (peeled and de-veined) or 1 lb shrimp (peeled and de-veined)
4 cups fish stock
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
2 teaspoons paprika
1 onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
2 -3 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 garlic clove, minced
2 bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and pepper
snipped chives

Steps:

  • Melt the butter or margarine in a large saucepan and add the onion, red bell pepper, celery and garlic. Cook gently to soften.
  • Stir in dry mustard, cayenne pepper, paprika and flour. Cook for about 3 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally.
  • Pour on the fish stock gradually, stirring until well blended.
  • Add the thyme and bay leaf and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the crawfish (or shrimp) and cook for about 5 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve over rice topped with snipped chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.9, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 120.3, Sodium 379.2, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2, Protein 17.9

PRESSURE-COOKER SHRIMP BISQUE



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Don't throw out those shrimp shells! Cooked in the Instant Pot or pressure cooker, they create a stock that gives this creamy soup a more intense taste of the sea. It makes an impressive first course at a dinner party. This recipe appears in our cookbook "Martha Stewart's Pressure Cooker" (Clarkson Potter).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, and halved lengthwise, shells reserved
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped carrot
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Watercress (or more fresh dill) and toasted baguette slices, for serving

Steps:

  • Toss shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl. In another small bowl, stir together cornstarch and 1/4 cup water until smooth.
  • In a 6-to-8-quart pressure cooker, combine reserved shrimp shells, 3 cups water, wine, onion, celery, carrot, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Stovetop: Secure lid. Bring to high pressure over medium-high heat; reduce heat to maintain pressure and cook 8 minutes. Remove from heat and quickly release pressure, then remove lid.Electric: Secure lid. Manually set cooker to 10 minutes and let it come to pressure. Once time is complete, turn off and quickly release pressure, then remove lid.
  • Strain liquid through a medium mesh sieve set over a large bowl, pressing on solids (discard solids). Return stock to cooker, add paprika and cream, and bring to a boil in stovetop cooker over medium heat, or in electric cooker set to saute. Whisk cornstarch-water mixture into soup to thicken slightly, 1 to 2 minutes. Add shrimp and cook, stirring, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper, then stir in dill and butter. Top with watercress and serve immediately with baguette.

LOUISIANA CRAWFISH BISQUE



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My mom and I make this recipe and it always gets rave reviews. It's so creamy and hearty. Being from Louisiana, I am happy to be able to make a crawfish bisque better than any I've ever tried at any restaurant. Serve with French bread and a nice salad.

Provided by jennybird55

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Seafood

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup butter
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped green onion
1 pound crawfish tails
2 (10.75 ounce) cans cream of potato soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (15 ounce) can yellow corn, drained
1 (14 ounce) can white corn, drained
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 pint half-and-half
3 tablespoons Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®)
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir chopped onion and green onion in melted butter until softened, about 5 minutes. Add crawfish tails, potato soup, mushroom soup, yellow corn, white corn, and cream cheese; cook and stir until cheese melts completely into mixture. Pour half-and-half into the pot; stir. Season with Creole seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook until hot, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 663.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.7 g, Cholesterol 198.7 mg, Fat 45.3 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 26.3 g, Sodium 2313.3 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

CRAWFISH BISQUE



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This is my Aunt TC's favorite soup, so you know I had to make it for her when I treated her and my mom to a day of pampering. I don't like to waste anything, so I use the crawfish shells to make a rich, flavorful broth for the base of the bisque. After one taste you'll realize it's worth the extra effort!

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings (about 6 3/4 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 20

6 pounds fresh or frozen cooked crawfish, thawed
1 carrot, cut into large pieces
1 stalk celery, cut into large pieces
1 yellow onion, cut into large pieces
2 bay leaves
6 thyme sprigs
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 cups Crawfish Stock
1/4 cup dry sherry
1/2 cup heavy cream
Reserved crawfish meat
Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish, optional

Steps:

  • For the crawfish stock: Remove the meat from the crawfish tails and set aside. Place the shells and heads in a large stockpot. Add water to cover. Add the carrot, celery, onion, bay leaves, and thyme sprigs, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes. Strain, reserving the stock.
  • For the bisque: Melt the butter in the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the bell pepper, celery, onion, tomato, and Cajun seasoning and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the flour and tomato paste and cook until bubbly and beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Stir in the crawfish stock and sherry and cook until it evaporates, about 1 minute. Stir in the cream and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the soup begins to thicken.
  • Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, use a standard blender and puree in batches. (Be sure to remove the lid cap to allow steam to escape.) Stir in the reserved crawfish meat and cook until heat through, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Divide the bisque between serving bowls and garnish with parsley, if desired.

EASY CRAWFISH BISQUE



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Very quick and easy recipe that is bouncing with flavor. It sounds like it might not be good with all the processed cans and cheese, but it's wonderful! I first had it as a very hearty soup that will have you going back for seconds. My husband and I often eat it as a sauce over rice or pasta since it's so rich and it makes it last a lot longer. If you can't find Cr of Onion soup use onion soup. My Mom adds 2 cans of sliced potatoes to the mix, I don't.

Provided by Dr.JenLeddy

Categories     Crawfish

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of celery soup
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of onion soup
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
4 (12 ounce) cans evaporated milk
1 lb Velveeta Mexican cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans corn, drained
2 lbs crawfish tails (I usually use 1 pound of crawfish and 1 pound of shrimp)
2 tablespoons cajun seasoning

Steps:

  • Saute onions, garlic,and pepper in 2 Tabsp. of oil until clear.
  • **If using shrimp, saute shrimp in skillet with garlic and butter until pink. (4-5Min.over med heat)
  • Add soups and milk, stir until well incorporated.
  • Add cheese and spice & cook over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring pretty frequently so cheese does not burn on bottom.
  • Add corn and crawfish tails. Cover and cook on low heat another 30 minutes.

SHRIMP BISQUE



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I enjoy both Cajun and Mexican cuisine, and this rich, elegant soup combines the best of both. I serve it with a crispy green salad and glass of white wine for a simple but very special meal.-Karen Harris, Castle Rock, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup water
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons sodium-free chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup sour cream
Fresh cilantro, cubed avocado and additonal shrimp, optional

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended. Stir in the water, cream, chili powder, bouillon, cumin and coriander; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. , Cut shrimp into bite-size pieces; add to soup. Simmer 5 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. Gradually stir 1/2 cup hot soup into sour cream; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Heat through (do not boil). Garnish with cilantro, avocado and additional shrimp if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use fresh seafood. Fresh crawfish and shrimp will give your bisque the best flavor. If you can't find fresh seafood, frozen seafood is a good alternative.
  • Don't overcook the seafood. Overcooked seafood will be tough and chewy. Cook the seafood just until it is opaque and pink.
  • Use a good quality broth. The broth is the base of the bisque, so it's important to use a good quality broth. Homemade broth is always best, but you can also use a good quality store-bought broth.
  • Add vegetables to your bisque. Vegetables add flavor and nutrition to the bisque. Some good vegetables to add include onions, celery, carrots, and bell peppers.
  • Season the bisque to taste. Bisque should be seasoned with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
  • Serve the bisque with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings for bisque include croutons, grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped green onions.

Conclusion:

Crawfish shrimp bisque is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a special occasion or a casual meal. With its rich flavor and creamy texture, this bisque is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a delicious and elegant soup, give crawfish shrimp bisque a try.

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