Cajun Seafood Bisque: A Heartwarming Recipe to Try Today!
A rich and spicy Cajun seafood bisque that is a comforting Southern-style dish, perfect for seafood lovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup bell pepper (yellow or orange), diced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat)
- 3 cups seafood or chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 lb mixed seafood (shrimp, scallops, crab, or fish), chopped if large
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Fresh dill or chives for garnish
Instructions
- In a pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, celery, and bell pepper. Cook until soft and aromatic.
- Sprinkle in flour, stirring constantly for 2 minutes until lightly golden.
- Add Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and cayenne. Stir for 30 seconds.
- Slowly whisk in the stock, then bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in cream, milk, and seafood. Simmer for 6–8 minutes until seafood is cooked through and tender. Garnish with chives or dill.
Notes
- Adjust the cayenne pepper to control the heat level.
- For a thicker bisque, let it simmer longer.
- Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Protein: 23g