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Cajun Crawfish Etouffee

Delicious Cajun Crawfish Etouffee for a Flavorful Feast

This Cajun Crawfish Etouffee is a vibrant celebration of Southern flavors, making it perfect for both casual dinners and festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Etouffee
  • 1 pound Crawfish Tails cooked and peeled
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter for sautéing
  • 1 medium Yellow Onions chopped
  • 1 stalk Celery chopped
  • 1 medium Green Bell Peppers chopped
  • 2 pieces Bay Leaves remove before serving
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour for roux
  • 1 tablespoon Sea Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 2 stalks Green Onions sliced
  • 2-3 cups Seafood Stock homemade or store-bought
Serving Suggestions
  • 4 servings Fluffy White Rice for serving
  • 1 loaf Crusty Bread for dipping
  • 2 cups Green Beans as a side dish

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Make Seafood Stock: Boil leftover crawfish shells and vegetable scraps in a pot with water for 1 hour. Strain and set aside.
  2. Sauté Vegetables: Melt ½ cup of unsalted butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onions, celery, and bell peppers. Cook for 3 minutes until softened.
  3. Create Roux: Sprinkle in ½ cup of flour, stirring continuously for 3-5 minutes until light golden brown.
  4. Add Crawfish Tails: Fold in 1 pound of crawfish tails, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until well-coated.
  5. Simmer with Stock: Add 2-3 cups of seafood stock and bay leaves. Reduce heat to low, simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Season and Finish: Season with 1 tablespoon of sea salt and 1 teaspoon of cayenne. Stir in parsley and green onions, simmer for another 5 minutes.
  7. Serve: Remove bay leaves, serve over fluffy white rice, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, ensure to season crawfish well before cooking and use a Dutch oven for even cooking.

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