Cajun Crawfish Etouffee(A La Blanc) Recipe

Name: Cajun Crawfish Etouffee(A La Blanc)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lb. peeled crawfish tails; 2 sticks margarine or modified butter; 3 medium onions, chopped; 1 medium bell pepper, chopped; salt and cayenne or hot sauce to taste; 3 cloves minced garlic; 1/2 c. parsley, chopped (optional); 1 Tbsp. flour or cornstarch; 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce (optional; I prefer without); 1 c. chopped onion tops (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Melt butter in deep, thick pot (no black-iron).
2
Add onions, bell pepper and garlic.
3
Saute until soft.
4
Add crawfish; season to taste with hot sauce, if desired.
5
Smother on high fire, stirring constantly for about 20 minutes.
6
Add flour and continue smothering about 5 minutes.
7
Add parsley and onion tops (optional).
8
Add about 10 ounces of water (more or less) as needed.
9
If using tomato sauce, add now.
10
Cook about 15 minutes more on low simmer, covered.
11
Serve over hot rice with salad, potato salad and hot rolls or French bread.

492

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lb. peeled crawfish tails, 2 sticks margarine or modified butter, 3 medium onions, chopped, 1 medium bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Cajun Crawfish Etouffee(A La Blanc) 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!

Cajun Crawfish Etouffee(A La Blanc)

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