Crawfish Etouffee Recipe

Name: Crawfish Etouffee
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine; 1/2 tablespoon flour; 1 large onion, chopped; 1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 2 -3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 lb crayfish tail, with fat if possible; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 cup chopped scallion top (green onion); salt & freshly ground black pepper; cayenne pepper; hot cooked white rice, as accompaniment (Try Steamed Rice #68340, if desired)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1/2 tablespoon flour
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 -3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb crayfish tail, with fat if possible
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped scallion top (green onion)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
cayenne pepper
hot cooked white rice, as accompaniment (Try Steamed Rice #68340, if desired)

1
Make roux of flour and butter in a heavy skillet, and stir until blended.
2
Cook over medium heat, stirring regularly, until dark blonde in color, about 10 minutes.
3
Add chopped onion, garlic and green pepper, and cook until vegetables are almost tender, about 5 minutes.
4
Add crawfish fat, and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5
Optionally, a little water can be added to thin mixture at this point.
6
Add crawfish tails, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7
Add salt, pepper and cayenne pepper to taste.
8
Add green onion tops and parsley, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
9
Serve over hot cooked rice.

304

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, 1/2 tablespoon flour, 1 large onion, chopped, 1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped, and more.

Yes, 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.

Crawfish Etouffee

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