Description
This bisque is a creamy style like a lobster bisque but has Cajun twist since it uses a roux. It’s a great dish and you’ll get rave reviews. This is an easy recipe if you will read thorough the entire recipe and understand the various parts and how they all come together at the end.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- 1 leek, minced
- 1 large carrot, minced
- 1 cup minced celery
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup all-purpose flour, or more if needed
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- ½ cup brandy
- 3 ½ cups fish stock, divided
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (16 ounce) package crawfish tails, divided
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 tablespoons paprika, or more to taste
Prep Time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 55 mins
Servings: 12