Classic Louisiana Crawfish Bisque Recipe

Indulge in the flavors of the South with this rich and creamy Louisiana crawfish bisque. Made with fresh crawfish, vegetables, and spices, this traditional dish is perfect for special occasions or a cozy night in. Serve with rice or crusty French bread for a truly delicious meal.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds fresh crawfish tails
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup flour
• 4 cups seafood stock
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Cooked rice, for serving

Directions

1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are soft.
3. Stir in the flour to make a roux. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
4. Gradually pour in the seafood stock, stirring to combine.
5. Add the crawfish tails, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 30 minutes.
6. Stir in the heavy cream and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
7. Serve the bisque over cooked rice and enjoy!

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