Rant cajun crawfish bisque part 2

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Coconut milk adds creaminess with fewer calories.

crawfish tails

🥗Healthier: shrimp

💰Cheaper: crab meat

Shrimp provides similar flavor and texture.

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onion, celery, and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Mix in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

Pour in chicken stock and bring to a simmer.

Add crawfish tails, thyme, bay leaves, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove bay leaves and blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender.

Stir in heavy cream and heat through, about 5 minutes.

Adjust seasoning to taste with salt and pepper.

Garnish with chopped parsley and green onions before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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