Crayfish Risotto with Crayfish Bisque

A sophisticated seafood risotto featuring a homemade crayfish shell bisque, arborio rice, mascarpone, and tender crayfish tails.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 637.1 kcals 2548.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 55.5 grams 222.1 grams
Fat 33.2 grams 132.8 grams
Protein 28.1 grams 112.4 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
50
g
25
g
Butter
for risotto
50
g
Parmesan
grated
GrainsCereals
Liquids
2
tbsp
1000
ml
Fish Stock
for bisque
1000
ml
Fish Stock
for risotto
NutsSeeds
2
piece
2
piece
1
piece
Salt
to taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
15
ml
Seafood
500
g
250
g
Vegetables
2
piece
Shallots
peeled and chopped
1
piece
Fennel
finely chopped bulb
1
piece
Onion
small, finely chopped
150
g
Leeks
thickly sliced

Steps

  • Sauté shallots and fennel in oil and butter for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in flour and tomato purée and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add crayfish shells and brandy and cook for another minute.
  • Add 1 litre fish stock, bay leaves, and parsley and simmer for 25 minutes.
  • Blend the mixture in a food processor to a fine purée.
  • Sieve the purée into a saucepan and season with salt and pepper.
  • Bring another 1 litre of fish stock for the risotto to a gentle simmer.
  • Sauté onion and leeks in butter until softened.
  • Add rice and cook for 1 minute while stirring to coat.
  • Add wine and simmer until liquid is reduced by half.
  • Gradually add warm stock by the ladleful until rice is tender.
  • Stir in two thirds of crayfish tails, 200ml bisque, mascarpone, and parmesan.
  • Spoon risotto into plates and garnish with remaining crayfish tails.
  • Aerated the remaining bisque with a hand blender and foam over the tails.