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Cajun Crawfish Etouffee

Irresistibly Rich Cajun Crawfish Étouffée You’ll Love

Experience the smoky and rich flavors of Cajun Crawfish Étouffée, an easy and delicious Southern dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Étouffée
  • 1 pound Crawfish tails Fresh or frozen
  • 0.25 cup Unsalted butter For the roux
  • 0.25 cup All-purpose flour For thickening
  • 1 small Yellow onion Finely chopped
  • 1 Green bell pepper Diced
  • 2 Celery stalks Diced
  • 3 Garlic Minced
  • 1.5 cups Seafood or chicken stock Warm broth
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning Adjust according to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • 0.25 teaspoon Dried thyme
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper Freshly ground
  • Salt To taste
For Optional Add-ins
  • 0.5 cup Diced tomatoes Optional
  • 0.5 cup Frozen peas Optional
  • 2 teaspoons Chopped parsley For garnish
  • 2 teaspoons Lemon juice For brightness
For Serving
  • 2 cups Cooked white rice Classic pairing
  • Hot sauce To taste
  • 1 leaf Bay leaf Optional
  • 2 Green onions Sliced for garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • wooden spoon
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Melt butter in a skillet and whisk in flour to create the roux.
  2. Sauté chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery in the roux until softened.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  4. Stir in Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, thyme, black pepper, and salt.
  5. Gradually add stock while stirring continuously until thick.
  6. Simmer with diced tomatoes and bay leaf for 10-15 minutes.
  7. Add crawfish tails and peas, simmer for 5-7 minutes.
  8. Remove bay leaf, stir in lemon juice and parsley, serve over rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 26gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 950mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 12mg

Notes

Perfect the roux and use fresh crawfish for the best flavor. Adjust spice according to preference and enjoy hot over rice.

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