Crawfish Étouffée
Crawfish Étouffée is a quintessential Southern dish that transports you straight to the lively streets of New Orleans. This rich and flavorful stew features tender crawfish enveloped in a robust, spicy tomato sauce, served over a bed of fluffy rice. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy night in, this dish strikes the ideal balance between comfort and gourmet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
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- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon Cajun Spice Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 12 ounces cooked crawfish (or langostino)
- Cooked white rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Sauté onions, celery, and bell pepper in butter until softened.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning and then add flour to create a roux; cook until light brown.
- Add tomatoes and chicken stock; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Stir in crawfish gently; heat through without overcooking.
- Serve over rice and garnish with sliced green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 770mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Find it online: https://allfoodierecipes.com/crawfish-etouffee/