This crawfish bisque is rich and flavorful, but surprisingly easy. Make a batch when you feel like spoiling yourself, or as the first course of a company-worthy meal.
Ingredients
1/4 cup butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
3 green onions, chopped, whites and greens separated, divided
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
5 cups seafood stock
1 pound frozen cooked crawfish tail meat
1 cup frozen corn
1/2 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
Directions
In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, green pepper and white portion of the green onion; cook until vegetables have softened, 4-5 minutes. Add tomato paste, garlic and Cajun seasoning; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour; cook another 1-2 minutes or until browned.
Gradually stir in stock; bring to a simmer. Add crawfish meat and corn; cook until broth has slightly thickened, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in cream, vinegar and remaining green onion.