Crawfish Étouffée Recipe

Name: Crawfish Étouffée
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 1 medium-size green bell pepper, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 large shallot, chopped; 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1 (14-oz.) can low-sodium chicken broth; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives; 2 pounds cooked, peeled crawfish tails*; Hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 medium onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium-size green bell pepper, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 large shallot, chopped
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 (14-oz.) can low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
2 pounds cooked, peeled crawfish tails*
Hot cooked rice

1
Melt butter with oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat; stir in flour, and cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until caramel colored. Add onion and next 6 ingredients; saute 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
2
Add chicken broth, parsley, and chives; cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until mixture is thick and bubbly.
3
Stir in crawfish; cook 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Serve with hot cooked rice.
4
*2 lb. frozen cooked crawfish tails, thawed and drained, may be substituted for fresh.

424

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup butter, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, 1 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Crawfish Étouffée 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 Étouffée

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