BISQUE D'éCRIVESSES - CRAWFISH BISQUE
Unusual and a little time-consuming, this unusually presented soup is from the Creole chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947.
Provided by Molly53
Categories Creole
Time 40m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Soak crawfish in cold water for 30 minutes; wash carefully, using a brush.
- Place in stockpot with water, vegetables and thyme.
- Remove crawfish, reserving stock.
- Remove all meat from head and bodies of crawfish to use in the stuffing; reserve the head shells.
- Drain stock.
- For the stuffing: Moisten cracker crumbs with milk; add next 7 ingredients and simmer a few minutes. Cool slightly and add egg.
- Fill head shells with the stuffing mixture; dredge with flour and brown in butter.
- Drain on paper towels and keep hot.
- Blend 1 1/2 tablespoons butter with 1 tablespoon flour and cook until toasted; add strained stock gradually and cook for about ten minutes, stirring often to prevent lumping.
- Season, add stuffed heads and serve.
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MiZaN sArKaR
[email protected]I'm a professional chef and I have to say, this recipe is one of the best crawfish bisque recipes I've ever tried. The flavors are perfect and the crawfish are cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe!
Alannah Gaines
[email protected]This recipe was perfect for a party! I made a double batch and it was gone in no time. Everyone loved it!
Nabin Parajuli (NBN1987)
[email protected]I'm not a fan of seafood, but I tried this bisque and it was surprisingly delicious! The flavors were well-balanced and the crawfish were tender and juicy. I'll definitely be making this again.
Winnie's MicroFarm
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me, but the results were worth it. The bisque was flavorful and the crawfish were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely make this again for a special occasion.
ocean moore
[email protected]I'm allergic to crawfish, but I made this recipe with shrimp instead and it was still delicious! The broth was creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly.
Sapana Sap
[email protected]This was my first time making crawfish bisque and it was a huge success! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Malik Ali Malik sahab
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The bisque was creamy and flavorful, and the crawfish were tender and juicy. I highly recommend this recipe!
Reese Carlton
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but other than that it was delicious. I'll definitely try it again with less cayenne pepper.
Ssebudde Marvinie
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of crawfish, but this bisque was amazing! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the crawfish were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.
Aziz Begum
[email protected]This is the best crawfish bisque I've ever had. The broth is so flavorful and the crawfish are tender and juicy. I highly recommend this recipe!
Adamu Rakiya
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's easy to follow and the results are always delicious. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Megan Daniel
[email protected]This crawfish bisque is divine! The flavors are so rich and complex, and the crawfish are cooked to perfection. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.