Description
Creamy, flavorful, and loaded with tender crawfish and sweet corn, this Crawfish and Corn Bisque is the ultimate comfort food. With a homemade cheese sauce and a hint of Cajun spice, each spoonful is rich and savory, perfect for cozy nights or impressing guests. Easy to make in under 30 minutes, it’s ideal for both weeknight dinners and special occasions!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups milk
- 4 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp flour
- 2 cups shredded cheese (Cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1–2 tbsp oil (olive oil or vegetable oil)
- 2 cups diced onion
- 2 cups chopped celery
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 cups corn niblets (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 lb crawfish tails (or medium shrimp)
- 1 cup chicken stock
- Salt, white pepper, and Tony’s Creole Seasoning, to taste
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the flour to create a roux, whisking constantly until smooth and slightly golden, about 2 minutes. Gradually add the milk, stirring until thick and bubbly. Turn off the heat and stir in the shredded cheese until melted. Set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and chopped celery, sautéing until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the corn niblets and crawfish tails (or shrimp) to the pot. Pour in the chicken stock and prepared cream sauce, stirring to combine. Season with salt, white pepper, and Tony’s Creole Seasoning to taste.
- Cook and Simmer: Bring the bisque to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until the crawfish (or shrimp) is fully cooked and the flavors are well-blended.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the bisque into bowls, garnish with chopped green onions, and serve hot.
Notes
- Seafood Options: Shrimp can be used in place of crawfish if preferred, or even crab for a different twist.
- Spice Level: Adjust Tony’s Creole Seasoning to your taste. For more heat, add a pinch of cayenne or smoked paprika.
- Cheese Variations: Feel free to swap Cheddar for Gouda or Monterey Jack for a smoky or slightly milder flavor.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup, Bisque
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 100mg