Crawfish Etouffee(A Healthier Way) Recipe

Name: Crawfish Etouffee(A Healthier Way)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb. peeled crawfish tails; 2 tsp. salt (use lite salt); 1/2 tsp. black pepper; 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. red pepper; 1 stick butter (1/2 c., use 1/4 c. oil); 1 c. chopped onions; 1/2 c. chopped celery; 1/4 c. chopped bell pepper; dash of hot sauce (if desired); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 c. crawfish fat (omit); 4 Tbsp. flour or 2 Tbsp. cornstarch; 2 c. water; 2 Tbsp. green onions and tops, chopped fine; 2 Tbsp. minced parsley; 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce (use low sodium)

Servings: persons

2 lb. peeled crawfish tails
2 tsp. salt (use lite salt)
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. red pepper
1 stick butter (1/2 c., use 1/4 c. oil)
1 c. chopped onions
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/4 c. chopped bell pepper
dash of hot sauce (if desired)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 c. crawfish fat (omit)
4 Tbsp. flour or 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 c. water
2 Tbsp. green onions and tops, chopped fine
2 Tbsp. minced parsley
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce (use low sodium)

1
Season crawfish tails with salt and peppers.
2
Set aside.
3
Put oil in a heavy pot. Add onions, bell pepper, garlic and celery. Cook until vegetables are soft, stirring constantly. Add tails and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring often. Add 1 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir occasionally. Dissolve cornstarch in remaining 1/2 cup water. Add to mixture, stirring until sauce is smooth. Add green onions, parsley and Worcestershire sauce (and hot sauce, if desired). Simmer 10 minutes. Serve over hot, fluffy rice.
4
Serve 8.

304

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb. peeled crawfish tails, 2 tsp. salt (use lite salt), 1/2 tsp. black pepper, 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. red pepper, and more.

Yes, Crawfish Etouffee(A Healthier Way) 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(A Healthier Way)

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