Saucy Crawfish With Whole Corn Grits Recipe

Name: Saucy Crawfish With Whole Corn Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Grits:; 3 1/2 cups 2% reduced-fat milk, divided; 1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels; 1 chipotle chile, canned in adobo sauce; 1 1/2 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 cup uncooked regular grits; 2 ounces reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese (about 1/2 cup); 3 tablespoons light sour cream; Crawfish:; 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/4 cup finely chopped andouille sausage or kielbasa (about 1.5 ounces); 2/3 cup chopped onion; 2/3 cup chopped green bell pepper; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 teaspoons tomato paste; 8 ounces cooked crawfish tail meat (about 1 2/3 cups); 1 cup 2% reduced-fat milk; 1/4 cup light sour cream; 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives, divided

Servings: persons

Grits:
3 1/2 cups 2% reduced-fat milk, divided
1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels
1 chipotle chile, canned in adobo sauce
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup uncooked regular grits
2 ounces reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese (about 1/2 cup)
3 tablespoons light sour cream
Crawfish:
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped andouille sausage or kielbasa (about 1.5 ounces)
2/3 cup chopped onion
2/3 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons tomato paste
8 ounces cooked crawfish tail meat (about 1 2/3 cups)
1 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
1/4 cup light sour cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives, divided

1
To prepare grits, combine 1/2 cup milk, corn, and chipotle chile in a blender; process until the corn is coarsely chopped.
2
Combine remaining 3 cups milk, 1 1/2 cups water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Gradually add grits, stirring with a whisk. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 11 minutes or until thick, stirring frequently. Add corn mixture; cook an additional 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; add cheese and 3 tablespoons sour cream, stirring until cheese melts. Keep warm.
3
To prepare crawfish, place flour in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; cook 4 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently. Remove flour from pan; set aside. Wipe pan clean.
4
Return pan to medium heat. Add oil and sausage to pan; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, thyme, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add reserved flour, tomato paste, and crawfish; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Stir in 1 cup milk; bring to a simmer, and cook 2 minutes or until sauce thickens, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/4 cup sour cream. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon chives over crawfish mixture. Stir 3 tablespoons chives into grits; serve with crawfish mixture.

433

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* 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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Grits:, 3 1/2 cups 2% reduced-fat milk, divided, 1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels, 1 chipotle chile, canned in adobo sauce, and more.

Yes, Saucy Crawfish With Whole Corn Grits 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.

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Saucy Crawfish With Whole Corn Grits

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