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Crawfish Étouffée is a Louisiana favorite in the Cajun-Creole tradition. Here, crawfish (also known as crayfish, crawdads, or mudbugs) are smothered in a spicy Cajun sauce before being served over a hot bowl of rice. If you can't find crawfish, you can substitute lobster or shrimp.
Ingredients
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5 SERVINGS
- 4 Tbsp. butter
- 4 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup yellow onion (diced)
- 1/3 cup celery (diced)
- 1/3 cup green bell pepper (diced)
- 1 Tbsp. jalapeno (diced)
- 5 cloves garlic (minced, about 3 Tbsp.)
- 2 tsp. fresh thyme (minced)
- 1 cup fresh tomatoes (diced)
- 3 cups chicken stock (or seafood stock)
- 1/2 tsp. crab boil (liquid seasoning)
- 3 tsp. worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 2 tsp. Creole seasoning
- 1 tsp. granulated garlic
- 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 lb. crawfish (tails)
- 1/2 lemon (small, juice from)
- 3 dashes hot sauce
- 1 cup green onions (chopped)
- 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley (chopped)
- 2 Tbsp. butter (room temperature)
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Directions
- Start by making a roux: In a large, heavy saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter and whisk in flour to combine. Cook until the roux is a shade darker than peanut butter and you smell a faint nutty aroma.
- Add onions and cook for 2 minutes, then add celery, bell pepper, jalapeño, garlic, and thyme. Cook until vegetables are soft, about 3 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, stock, crab boil, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, Creole seasoning, granulated garlic, and kosher salt. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook uncovered for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add crawfish tails, juice of half a lemon, hot sauce, green onions, and parsley and cook for 15 minutes over medium heat, stirring often. Remove from heat and add remaining butter until combined.
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300Calories
Sodium
Fat
Carbs
Fiber
Potassium
Calories300Calories from Fat140 |
% DAILY VALUE |
Total Fat16g25% |
Saturated Fat9g45% |
Trans Fat |
Cholesterol140mg47% |
Sodium1140mg48% |
Potassium660mg19% |
Protein20g |
Calories from Fat140 |
% DAILY VALUE |
Total Carbohydrate19g6% |
Dietary Fiber3g12% |
Sugars6g |
Vitamin A25% |
Vitamin C50% |
Calcium8% |
Iron10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Reviews(25)
Yummly User a year ago
This was amazing. will be making this again
Yummly User 2 years ago
Super great! Loved it.
Yummly User 3 years ago
Amazing! Everyone loved it! The taste was authentic. The best Étouffée I have ever had, and it came from my kitchen. Restaurant quality.
Yummly User 3 years ago
It was great! Will make it again!!
Yummly User 3 years ago
Used shrimp instead of crawfish. I would add less liquid to make it a little thicker. Taste was very good though.
Yummly User 3 years ago
Very tasty and not too difficult to make.
Yummly User 3 years ago
This recipe is absolutely delicious! The kitchen smelled like a Louisiana kitchen! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe.
I will say that I made my roux with manteca (lard) and not butter. Once you get that depth of flavor, it is too hard to go back to butter and oils for a roux. The seasonings were absolutely on-point! Thanks again!
Yummly User 4 years ago
Super good it was my first time making a roux. I couldn’t find crawfish so I used lobster and shrimp. I also used a little Cajun seasoning and smoked paprika. A little more hot sauce. Super bomb!
Yummly User 4 years ago
I've yet to make this, but please do not "use oil instead of butter to make a roux" unless you're a Yankee with no discernable taste for Cajun quisine. There is much more to be said for authenticity than pleasing the pallette when you cook such a dish. This is an expedition, an experience, something to be shared and devoured over your favorite beverage. Don't bargain with your taste buds. Perform for them in the kitchen and teach them appreciation. If, in the end, they form robust opinions from your experience, at least you had an experience worth forming opinions.
Yummly User 4 years ago
Few adjustments were made just for my liking, great and authentic recipe, yummly never ceases to have amazing recipes that turn out incredible , that everyone will love
Yummly User 4 years ago
Loved this! I added more seasoning than listed but other than that I followed the recipe as is. It was quick and easy and delicious!
Yummly User 4 years ago
This is so good! The only change I would make is to cut the salt in half and then add more if needed.
Yummly User 4 years ago
Wonderful recipe as long as you use equal parts butter and flour for the roux. Will make again.
I did omit the hot sauce and used a whole jalapeno as well.
Yummly User 4 years ago
Amazing! Used lobster and shrimp because I couldn’t find crawfish! Made some Garlic Biscuits with it! I could have licked the plate it was so rich and good
Yummly User 4 years ago
Really good! The 2 tblsp of butter is not even close for the 4 tblsp of flour to make the roux. i added butter until the roux turned out smooth and not clumpy. Other than that it was perfect. I will be making this again!
Yummly User 4 years ago
I made this recipe twice. The first time I was sick and thought maybe it's my taste buds. The second time I made it (following the exact recipe) realize I didn't like it whatsoever.
Yummly User 4 years ago
it was one mf the best things i have ever cooked.
Yummly User 5 years ago
Omg!! I’m from New Orleans and this did NOTTT disappoint. I was trying to impress my boyfriend who thinks I can’t cook. But this made him think that I’m really good at making New Orleans cuisines.
Yummly User 5 years ago
made as listed with dry thyme instead of fresh time and unsalted chicken stock. also very difficult to use just 1 tablespoon of jalepeno so diced and seeded whole pepper. results are very good just slightly salty until adjusted with small amount of honey. heat was nice for me but some may consider spicey. overall i will make it again. i served over creamy cheesey polenta (ie. Italian gritz). normally have rice or dirty rice but changed it up. very good.
Yummly User 5 years ago
This is delicious. I will make it again. Alittle spicey but nonetheless very good.
Yummly User 5 years ago
excellent receipe, just like we've had at restaurants.
Yummly User 5 years ago
I love this!! My first actual cooking adventure and it turned out great!! We added garlic salt rather than kosher, but the perfect spice and taste! This is definitely going to be made again!
Yummly User 5 years ago
Very delicious. I cut out some of the pepper since I have 2 little ones and I’m a nursing mom. Other than that my Creole blood would have loved the heat.!!
Yummly User 5 years ago
little too spicy but otherwise came out Good!!
Yummly User 5 years ago
It’s quite delicious! I had to go without green bell pepper and substitute for shredded carrots. I also took out jalapeño. But otherwise it’s great!