Easy Crawfish Bisque

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Dive into a bowl of comfort with this Easy Crawfish Bisque, a Louisiana-inspired dish that’s as rich in flavor as it is simple to make. Perfectly seasoned with Cajun spices, this creamy bisque features tender morsels of cooked crawfish tails swimming in a luscious base of butter, heavy cream, and seafood stock, with the subtle sweetness of sautéed onions, celery, and garlic. A touch of tomato paste and paprika adds depth, while parsley and green onion bring vibrant freshness to every spoonful. Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal or a crowd-pleasing dinner party centerpiece. Serve it on its own or over a bed of warm white rice for a satisfying, hearty fix of Southern comfort.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 30 min
• Total Time: 45 min
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

16 items

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 cups seafood or chicken stock
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 pound cooked crawfish tails
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
• 2 stalks green onions, chopped
• 2 cups cooked white rice (optional, for serving)

📝 Instructions

9 steps

1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.

2. Add the chopped onion, celery, and garlic. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.

3. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir well to combine. Cook for 1–2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.

4. Gradually whisk in the seafood or chicken stock, ensuring there are no lumps.

5. Stir in the heavy cream, tomato paste, Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

6. Add the cooked crawfish tails to the pot and simmer for an additional 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally.

7. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

8. Garnish the bisque with chopped parsley and green onions before serving.

9. Serve warm and optionally ladle over cooked white rice for a heartier dish.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (386.6g)

Calories		377
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		22.4 g	29%
	Saturated Fat	13.1 g	66%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		163 mg	54%
Sodium		825 mg	36%
Total Carbohydrate		22.8 g	8%
	Dietary Fiber	1.5 g	6%
	Total Sugars	1.9 g
Protein		15.9 g	32%
Vitamin D		0.1 mcg	1%
Calcium		70 mg	5%
Iron		2.3 mg	13%
Potassium		368 mg	8%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1217 cal (56.7%%)

Protein: 380 cal (17.7%%)

Carbs: 550 cal (25.6%%)