Crawfish Etouffee

Name: Crawfish Etouffee
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/4 lb butter; 2 large onions, chopped; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 medium bell pepper, chopped; salt and pepper; red pepper and black pepper; Tabasco sauce; 1 -2 lb crawfish; 4 tablespoons flour; 2 cups water; 4 chicken bouillon cubes; green onion top; parsley

⏱ 55 mins 🍽 4 serving(s) 🏷 Creole

This is a traditional Creole recipe for a rich and flavourful stew. Crawfish tails are cooked in a butter-based roux with a sofrito of onions, celery, bell pepper and garlic. The dish is seasoned with salt, pepper, Tabasco and bouillon, then simmered to a thick consistency. It is finished with fresh parsley and green onions for a vibrant finish. The total preparation and cooking time is approximately 55 minutes, yielding four generous servings.

Ingredients

1/4 lb butter
2 large onions, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium bell pepper, chopped
salt and pepper
red pepper and black pepper
Tabasco sauce
1 -2 lb crawfish
4 tablespoons flour
2 cups water
4 chicken bouillon cubes
green onion top
parsley

Method

Melt the butter in a pan and cook the chopped onions, celery, bell pepper and minced garlic for 30 minutes.
Mix in your seasonings, then add the crawfish and any fat. Cook for a minute before blending in the flour. Continue cooking for 3 minutes.
Pour in the water and add the bouillon cubes, green onion tops and parsley. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium1038700 mg

Recipe details

CategoryCreole

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