Lucile's Crawfish Jambalaya Recipe

Name: Lucile's Crawfish Jambalaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp (15 ml) Flour; 2 tbsp (30 ml) Canola oil; 1 cup (225 ml) Onions, chopped; 5 cloves Garlic, minced; 1 pound Crawfish tails (or shrimp); 1-1/8 cups (275 ml) Uncooked long-grain rice; 1/2 cup (125 ml) Celery, chopped; 1/2 cup (125 ml) Green pepper, chopped; 2-1/2 tsp (12.5 ml) Salt; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) Black pepper; 1/8 tsp (1 ml) Cayenne pepper, or to taste

Servings: persons

1 tbsp (15 ml) Flour
2 tbsp (30 ml) Canola oil
1 cup (225 ml) Onions, chopped
5 cloves Garlic, minced
1 pound Crawfish tails (or shrimp)
1-1/8 cups (275 ml) Uncooked long-grain rice
1/2 cup (125 ml) Celery, chopped
1/2 cup (125 ml) Green pepper, chopped
2-1/2 tsp (12.5 ml) Salt
1/2 tsp (2 ml) Black pepper
1/8 tsp (1 ml) Cayenne pepper, or to taste

1
In a large pot, over medium-low heat, make a roux with flour and oil.
2
Cook, stirring constantly, until roux is golden brown and smooth, at least 20 minutes, preferably longer.
3
Add onions and garlic and cook until almost soft.
4
Add 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) cold water and simmer 30 minutes.
5
Add crawfish and cook about 10 minutes.
6
Note: If using chicken or sausage, cook ingredients longer to ensure they'll be done when rice is done.
7
Add more 2 cups (475 ml) water and bring to a boil.
8
Add remaining ingredients; stir to blend, but not too much.
9
Reduce heat to low, cover pot, and cook about 30 minutes, or until rice is cooked.
10
Try not to open lid during final cooking.
11
Fluff rice thoroughly with fork before serving.

214

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tbsp (15 ml) Flour, 2 tbsp (30 ml) Canola oil, 1 cup (225 ml) Onions, chopped, 5 cloves Garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Lucile's Crawfish Jambalaya 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.

Lucile's Crawfish Jambalaya

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