Authentic Crawfish Etouffee Recipe

Name: Authentic Crawfish Etouffee
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 tablespoons butter (1 stick); 1 large yellow onion, diced; 1 large green pepper, diced; 2 stalks celery, diced; fresh garlic, minced (to your taste...personally, I can never get enough garlic); 1 lb crawfish tail, with fat; salt; cayenne; black pepper; 1/2 cup water; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; chopped fresh parsley; cooked rice

Servings: persons

8 tablespoons butter (1 stick)
1 large yellow onion, diced
1 large green pepper, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
fresh garlic, minced (to your taste...personally, I can never get enough garlic)
1 lb crawfish tail, with fat
salt
cayenne
black pepper
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
chopped fresh parsley
cooked rice

1
In heavy saucepan, melt butter.
2
Add onions, green pepper, and celery.
3
Saute until onions are transparent.
4
Add crawfish, minced garlic, salt and pepper.
5
Dissolve cornstarch in cold water.
6
Add to crawfish mixture.
7
Heat, stirring well, until thickened (which doesn't take long).
8
Serve over hot, cooked rice, and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley.
9
*Note*: Crawfish tails are already cooked in the package. All you're really doing is heating them up. Don't over-cook them, or they'll be tough.
10
Bon Appetite! :).

255

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 tablespoons butter (1 stick), 1 large yellow onion, diced, 1 large green pepper, diced, 2 stalks celery, diced, and more.

Yes, Authentic Crawfish Etouffee falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Authentic Crawfish Etouffee

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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