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A savory bowl of golden-green Crawfish Étouffée Recipe featuring several cooked crawfish mixed with bell peppers and onion pieces, served over a bed of fluffy white rice, garnished with parsley and chives, alongside.

The Best Crawfish Etouffee Recipe Taste Amazing

By Nancy
Wondering what’s missing from your Cajun cooking? This Crawfish Etouffee Recipe has the answer. Discover the difference.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Cajun, Louisiana Creole
Servings 6
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Crawfish tails
  • Butter
  • All-purpose flour
  • Onion celery, green bell pepper
  • Garlic
  • Cajun seasoning
  • Seafood stock
  • Green onions & parsley

Instructions
 

Step 1: Build the Roux

  • Melt butter over medium heat. Sprinkle in flour slowly, stirring constantly. The goal is a smooth, peanut-butter color.

Step 2: Add the Holy Trinity

  • Toss in onion, bell pepper, and celery. Stir until soft and fragrant.

Step 3: Season and Simmer

  • Sprinkle Cajun seasoning evenly. Pour in warm stock gradually while stirring.

Step 4: Crawfish Time

  • Fold in the crawfish tails gently. They don’t need long. Overcooking makes them rubbery. Two to three minutes is plenty.

Step 5: Final Touches

  • Remove the pan from the heat and sprinkle parsley over the mixture. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking.

Notes

Nutritional Information

  • Calories: 420
  • Protein: 28g
  • Fat: 26g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Sodium: Moderate to high depending on seasoning
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