Best 9 Cheater Crawfish Etouffee Recipes

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Louisiana with our collection of crawfish etouffee recipes. These hearty and flavorful dishes are a staple of Cajun cuisine, featuring tender crawfish simmered in a rich and aromatic sauce.

From classic etouffee to unique variations like the Cheater Crawfish Etouffee, our recipes cater to diverse tastes and skill levels. Discover the secrets of a traditional roux, the perfect balance of spices, and the succulent texture of crawfish.

Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to impress your family, our recipes will guide you through the process of creating this Louisiana delicacy. Dive into the bold and spicy flavors of etouffee, a dish that truly embodies the spirit of Cajun cooking.

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LOUISIANA CRAWFISH ETOUFFEE



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Here in Louisiana, there's nothing better than this classic during crawfish season. This recipe is easy and can be substituted with shrimp when crawfish are out of season. Even better when served with hot garlic French bread! Start cooking the rice first since this is a quick and easy dish.

Provided by Bonnie Lang Turnage-Mortgage O

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Etouffee Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups long grain white rice
6 cups water
¾ cup butter
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 pound crawfish tails
2 tablespoons canned tomato sauce
1 cup water, or as needed
6 green onions, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
1 ½ tablespoons Cajun seasoning, or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine the rice and 6 cups water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, until rice is tender and water has been absorbed.
  • While the rice is cooking, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, and saute until transparent. Stir in the garlic, and cook for a minute. Stir in the flour until well blended. Gradually stir in the tomato sauce and remaining 1 cup water, then add the crawfish tails and bring to a simmer. Add the green onions and season with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes over low heat, until the crawfish is cooked but not tough. Serve over hot cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 636.1 calories, Carbohydrate 82.7 g, Cholesterol 142 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 19.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.9 g, Sodium 635.2 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

CRAWFISH ETOUFFEE



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I like to serve this Cajun sensation when I entertain. Etouffee is typically served with shellfish over rice and is similar to gumbo. This dish has its roots in New Orleans and the bayou country of Louisiana. -Tamra Duncan, Lincoln, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups chopped celery
1 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 cup water
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 pounds frozen cooked crawfish tail meat, thawed
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large heavy skillet, melt butter; stir in flour. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture is a caramel-colored paste, about 20 minutes. Add the celery, pepper and onions; stir until coated. Add the broth, water, parsley, tomato paste, bay leaf, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil., Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaf. Add crawfish and heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 187mg cholesterol, Sodium 579mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

HEATHER'S CRAWFISH ETOUFFEE



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I am from Louisiana and one of the specialty dishes here is Crawfish Etouffee. This is a simple dish with bold flavor. Enjoy!

Provided by Heather W.

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Etouffee Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups long grain white rice
4 cups water
½ cup margarine
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
½ cup water, or as needed
salt and black pepper to taste
cayenne pepper to taste
1 pound peeled crawfish tails

Steps:

  • Combine the rice and water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, until rice is tender and water has been absorbed.
  • While the rice is cooking, melt the margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and bell pepper, and cook and stir until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the garlic, and cook for a minute.
  • Mix in the cream of mushroom soup and water. Season to taste with salt, pepper and cayenne. Stir in the crawfish tails. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Water can be added to thin as needed. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 703.3 calories, Carbohydrate 84.7 g, Cholesterol 121.4 mg, Fat 28.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 855.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

CRAWFISH ETOUFFEE



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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

6 cloves garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 1/2 cups fish or shrimp stock
1 cup peeled, seeded and diced tomatoes
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Hot pepper sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 pounds crawfish tails, with the fat
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped parsley
Cooked white rice, for serving
6 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
2 cups chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper

Steps:

  • In a large, heavy saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter and whisk in flour to combine well. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until roux is a peanut butter color.
  • Add onions, celery, bell pepper, garlic, bay leaves, and thyme and cook until vegetables are soft, about 6 to 8 minutes. Add stock, tomatoes, salt, red pepper, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce and bring to a boil.
  • Skim surface, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add crawfish tails and fat, lemon juice, green onions, and parsley and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add remaining butter and stir to combine well. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve over hot rice.

CRAWFISH ETOUFFEE



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Transport the rich and buttery flavors of Crawfish Etouffee from New Orleans to your dinner table tonight with this easy, no-fuss Crawfish Etouffee recipe!

Provided by Kelly Anthony

Categories     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 yellow onion, finely diced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and finely diced
3 stalks of celery, finely diced
3 cloves of garlic
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon tomato paste
4 cups unsalted chicken broth or unsalted seafood broth
2 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot sauce
2 teaspoons Cajun or Creole seasoning
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
Generous pinch black pepper
1 bay leaf
1 large tomato (seeds and pulp removed), diced
12 ounces fresh or frozen cooked crawfish tails, thawed

Steps:

  • Add the butter to a large sauté pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Do not allow the butter to burn. Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery as soon as the butter has melted and sauté until softened, 6-8 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté 1 minute more.
  • Sprinkle the flour over the mixture, and stir for about 1 - 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomato paste, and begin adding the first 2 cups of chicken broth one big splash at a time, stirring well after each addition. Add the remaining chicken broth and stir to combine.
  • Stir in the Worcestershire, hot sauce, Cajun seasoning, salt, black pepper, bay leaf, and diced tomato.
  • Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer, and simmer for 6-8 minutes, until the mixture is slightly thickened. Stir occasionally. Add the crawfish tails and simmer an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with a heaping serving of fluffy white rice, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 39 mg, Sodium 331 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CRAWFISH ETOUFFEE



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The original version of this recipe was published in 'Sonde Off Magazine', Schlumberger Well Services' employee magazine, about 30 years ago.

Provided by Toby Jermain

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1/2 tablespoon flour
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 -3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb crayfish tail, with fat if possible
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped scallion top (green onion)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
cayenne pepper
hot cooked white rice, as accompaniment (Try Steamed Rice #68340, if desired)

Steps:

  • Make roux of flour and butter in a heavy skillet, and stir until blended.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring regularly, until dark blonde in color, about 10 minutes.
  • Add chopped onion, garlic and green pepper, and cook until vegetables are almost tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add crawfish fat, and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Optionally, a little water can be added to thin mixture at this point.
  • Add crawfish tails, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add salt, pepper and cayenne pepper to taste.
  • Add green onion tops and parsley, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
  • Serve over hot cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313, Fat 24.2, SaturatedFat 14.8, Cholesterol 182.4, Sodium 238.7, Carbohydrate 6.4, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.2, Protein 18

CRAWFISH ETOUFFEE



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Make and share this Crawfish Etouffee recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Crawfish

Time 3h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 (10 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 medium bell pepper, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
1 teaspoon Accent seasoning
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 lbs crayfish tails
1/2 cup chopped green onion
hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Roux: In small skillet, mix flour and oil together to make a paste; over medium heat, stir constantly with a wooden spoon until the color of caramel -- Do not let burn; set aside.
  • In a Dutch oven, add all ingredients except crawfish and green onions.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 2 hours or until vegetables are tender.
  • Add roux, stirring occasionally and cook for 30 minutes.
  • Add crawfish and green onions and cook for 10 minutes longer.
  • Serve over a bed of rice.

CRAWFISH ETOUFFEE LIKE MAW-MAW USED TO MAKE



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This delicious crawfish entree is great for impressing guests (or even your spouse!) Serve with rice and crusty bread.

Provided by RITALEE76

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Etouffee Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 onions, minced
1 green bell pepper, diced
3 cloves garlic, diced
16 ounces cleaned crawfish tails
1 teaspoon ground cumin
⅛ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
⅛ teaspoon hot sauce
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a stock pot, melt butter over medium heat. When butter is bubbling, add flour to make a roux, stirring constantly to prevent or remove any lumps. Cook the roux for 5 minutes. Do not brown.
  • Stir in onions and bell peppers; saute 10 minutes, or until onions are translucent. Add garlic, and saute for 3 minutes. Stir in crawfish tails. Slowly pour in enough water to reach a little thicker than soup-like consistency. Season with cumin, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and salt and pepper. Reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534.9 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Cholesterol 241.8 mg, Fat 47.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 29.4 g, Sodium 420.9 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

GO-TO CRAWFISH ETOUFFEE



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This recipe was (after much prodding) given to me by a friend. The soup seems an odd addition, but replaces the traditional roux -- and the end result is nothing short of wonderful. Serve over rice or linguine.

Provided by Staci

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Etouffee Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup butter
1 onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed golden mushroom soup
¾ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 pounds crawfish tail meat

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat, and stir in the onion, green bell pepper, green onions, and celery; cook the vegetables, stirring frequently, until the onion is translucent and the vegetables have begun to soften, about 10 minutes. Stir in the golden mushroom soup, parsley, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper, and bring the sauce to a boil.
  • Gently mix in the crawfish tail meat, and simmer until the crawfish tails are opaque, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Cholesterol 153.5 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 498.7 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh or frozen crawfish tails. If using frozen, thaw them completely before cooking.
  • Don't overcook the crawfish. They should be cooked just until they turn pink and opaque.
  • Use a good quality Cajun seasoning. This will give your etouffee authentic flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the spiciness of the etouffee. Add more or less cayenne pepper to taste.
  • Serve the etouffee with rice. This is the traditional way to serve it, but you can also serve it with pasta or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

Cheater crawfish etouffee is a quick and easy way to enjoy this classic Louisiana dish. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual get-together. With its rich, flavorful sauce and tender crawfish, this etouffee is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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