Crayfish Risotto With Crayfish Bisque

Ingredients

Ingredients For the bisque
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 50g/2oz butter

  • 2 shallots, peeled and chopped

  • 1 fennel bulb, finely chopped

  • 1 tbsp plain flour

  • 1 tbsp tomato purée

  • 500g/1lb 2oz cooked crayfish shells

  • 2 tbsp brandy

  • 1 litre/1¾ pints fish stock

  • 2 bay leaves

  • 2 sprigs fresh flatleaf parsley

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the risotto
  • 1 litre/1¾ pints fish stock

  • 25g/1oz butter

  • 1 small onion, finely chopped

  • 150g/5oz leeks, cut into thick slices

  • 250g/9oz arborio risotto rice

  • 75ml/3fl oz dry white wine

  • 250g/9oz cooked crayfish tails

  • 50g/2oz mascarpone

  • 50g/2oz parmesan, grated

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper

Description

Recipe Uses 1 Tbsp Olive Oil, 50g/2oz Butter, 2 Shallots, Peeled And Chopped, 1 Fennel Bulb, Finely Chopped, 1 Tbsp Plain Flour, 1 Tbsp Tomato Purée,...

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