Crawfish Etouffee Recipe

Name: Crawfish Etouffee
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 to 2 lb. crawfish (tail meat); 1 (16 oz.) can whole tomatoes; 1 (10 oz.) can Ro-Tel diced tomatoes; 2 Tbsp. cornstarch; 1 Tbsp. mustard; 3 Tbsp. ketchup; 3 large onions; 1 large bell pepper; 2 ribs celery; 2 sticks margarine; 1 Tbsp. cooking oil; cayenne pepper; cajun seasoning; salt; black pepper

Servings: persons

1 to 2 lb. crawfish (tail meat)
1 (16 oz.) can whole tomatoes
1 (10 oz.) can Ro-Tel diced tomatoes
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 Tbsp. mustard
3 Tbsp. ketchup
3 large onions
1 large bell pepper
2 ribs celery
2 sticks margarine
1 Tbsp. cooking oil
cayenne pepper
cajun seasoning
salt
black pepper

1
Saute onions, bell pepper and celery in margarine and oil until slightly brown, stirring constantly.
2
Add approximately 3 cups water, cover and cook to pieces.
3
When mixture is reduced, add tomatoes and Ro-Tel tomatoes and mash them thoroughly and cook to pieces.
4
Mix cornstarch, mustard and ketchup together and add to mixture (after tomatoes are cooked).
5
Lower heat and cook for approximately 25 minutes, stirring and adding water occasionally to prevent sticking and reducing.
6
Add crawfish.
7
Add seasoning to taste and cook about 45 minutes to desired consistency.
8
Serve over rice.

130

kcal

Calories

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 to 2 lb. crawfish (tail meat), 1 (16 oz.) can whole tomatoes, 1 (10 oz.) can Ro-Tel diced tomatoes, 2 Tbsp. cornstarch, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Crawfish Etouffee

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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