Best 8 Crawfish Etouffee Ii Recipes

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**Crawfish Etouffee: A Flavorful Journey Through Louisiana's Culinary Heritage**

In the heart of Louisiana's vibrant culinary landscape lies a dish that embodies the region's rich history and bold flavors: crawfish etouffee. This classic Cajun dish is a symphony of succulent crawfish, aromatic vegetables, and a rich, flavorful sauce that will tantalize your taste buds. Join us on a culinary adventure as we explore the origins, variations, and authentic recipes of this iconic Louisiana delicacy. Discover the secrets behind the perfect etouffee, from selecting the freshest crawfish to mastering the art of creating a roux that forms the foundation of this delectable dish. Our collection of etouffee recipes caters to every palate, from traditional to contemporary interpretations, ensuring that you find the perfect recipe to satisfy your cravings. Let the vibrant flavors of crawfish etouffee transport you to the heart of Louisiana's culinary heritage.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

CRAWFISH ETOUFFéE



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Crawfish étouffée is one of the best dishes to introduce someone to Cajun cooking. The beautiful peanut butter-colored roux, the trinity-onions, bell pepper and celery-and the protein of your choice create fantastic flavor together. The classic proteins are shrimp and crawfish, but I've made it with chicken, mushrooms and even lobster. Think of this as an upgrade to your traditional gravy and rice.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 medium Spanish or white onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 to 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 to 3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
2 pounds peeled crawfish tails
1 bunch green onions (3 to 4 bulbs), sliced (about 3/4 cup)
4 cups cooked rice, for serving
Hot sauce, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet or large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until the oil begins to lightly smoke, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the flour and cook until it turns a peanut butter brown color. Turn off the heat. Stir in the celery, onions and peppers and cook until the onions are translucent, about 2 minutes. Return the heat to medium to medium-low and stir in the garlic and bay leaves. While the trinity cooks, combine the cayenne, thyme, white pepper, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl. Stir into the skillet, a little at a time, to build flavor (see Cook's Note).
  • Whisk in the stock 1 cup at a time, making sure it is incorporated and smooth. Bring to a boil, then cook until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Add the crawfish and cook until they tighten in appearance, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn off the heat, then stir in half of the green onions. Serve immediately over fluffed rice with hot sauce and garnish with the remaining green onions.

LOUISIANA'S BEST CRAWFISH ETOUFFEE RECIPE



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This traditional New Orleans recipe was handed down by my mother. Made from scratch, the simplicity is what makes it delicious and a favorite in homes and restaurants. Just remember to always used Louisiana crawfish tails, NEVER Chinese crawfish! Many people think that New Orleans food is spicy hot, but that's not true. Many...

Provided by Donna Graffagnino

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 stick butter
2 large onions, diced
2 stick celery, chopped small
2 Tbsp garlic, minced
1 1/2 bunch green onions, sliced (reserve some for garnish)
1/2 - 1 bell pepper, diced
5 Tbsp all purpose flour
2 c shrimp or chicken stock, or water
4 chicken bouillon cubes (only if using water instead of stock)
1 lb louisiana crawfish tails and fat (do not use chinese)
1/2 bunch parsley, chopped
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
salt & black pepper to taste
tobasco or la hot sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Melt the butter in a heavy large skillet. Don't use cast iron. Saute chopped vegetables for 30 minutes on low heat, but don't brown.
  • 2. Add flour to vegetables to make a paste; saute 5 minutes, but don't brown.
  • 3. If you have shrimp or chicken stock use it, or you can make your own chicken broth by dissolving bouillon cubes in water. If all else fails use water and add to vegetable mixture, whisking to prevent lumps. Simmer on medium low for 45-50 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste for flavor and add seasonings as needed. No matter how you like it; mild, medium or hot, just remember that you can always ADD more heat, but you can't take it out. The longer you simmer, the better it will get. If it begins to thicken add more stock/broth/water.
  • 4. When ready to serve add crawfish tails to sauce and bring to a low boil. Simmer for 5-10 minutes. Add parsley, heat through and serve over white rice, garnish with sliced green onions if desired, and Leidenheimer's French bread. Ahhh, C'est ci bon!
  • 5. *Cooks Notes ~ In New Orleans kitchens the Holy Trinity is a practically required group of seasonings; onions, celery, and bell pepper. When garlic is added it becomes the Holy Trinity wit' da Pope. Recipe can be doubled I always make my Etouffee as written, though some like it with some tomato in it (Creole style), so in that case these optional ingredients can be added. 1 can diced tomatoes 1 lg can tomato sauce 1 Tbsp sweet basil

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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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 29

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 crawfish tails, thawed, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
3 cups Etouffee Sauce, recipe follows
Hot pepper sauce, as desired
Rice Pilaf, recipe follows
2 bunches sliced green onions, for garnish
1 2/3 cups vegetable oil (soybean or cotton seed)
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups medium dice onion, yellow or white
1 1/2 cups medium dice green pepper
1 cup medium dice celery, no leaves
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 3/4 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 3/4 teaspoons ground white pepper
1 3/4 teaspoons whole thyme leaves
10 1/2 cups chicken stock or broth
1 2/3 cups diced tomatoes, with juice
Salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup small dice red pepper
1/2 cup small dice yellow pepper
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
1 3/4 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 3/4 teaspoons ground white pepper
1 3/4 teaspoons whole thyme leaves
1 3/4 teaspoons salt*
5 1/4 cups chicken stock or broth, heated
2 2/3 cups parboiled rice

Steps:

  • In a large saute pan, melt butter over high heat. When butter just begins to brown, add crawfish and garlic, saute for 2 minutes. Add sauce, reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes Add hot pepper sauce, to taste. Serve over Rice Pilaf and garnish with green onions.
  • In a heavy-bottomed 8-quart saucepot on high, heat oil until just smoking. Whisk in flour, reduce heat, and stir constantly until a peanut butter colored roux develops. Add onion, green pepper, and celery; stir in and cook while stirring occasionally for 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, cayenne, white pepper, and thyme. Cook 3 minutes. Slowly whisk in the stock, then tomatoes. Bring to simmer and cook 20 minutes, skim to remove foam as needed. Season, to taste. Remove from heat, cover and hold for later.
  • In a heavy weight 4-quart saucepot, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced peppers, stir and cook 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, cayenne, white pepper, and thyme and cook 2 minutes. Add hot stock and bring to a boil. Stir in rice, reduce to simmer, cover, and cook 15 to 20 minutes, or until rice in just tender. Remove from heat, fluff rice with a fork, and adjust seasonings.
  • Keep in warm place until needed.

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 IV



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This is a quick and very good Cajun dish that was given to me by my mother.

Provided by Jason Poche

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Etouffee Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup margarine
1 cup diced onion
½ cup diced green bell pepper
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 pound peeled crawfish
3 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 tablespoon dried parsley
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In an 8 quart stock pot over medium heat, add vegetable oil and margarine. Saute onions, green pepper and garlic until onions are translucent.
  • Add crawfish to the onion mixture, and cook for 5 minutes. Add a little water to keep crawfish moist while cooking.
  • Stir in soup and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes. Sprinkle in parsley after about 10 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste while simmering. Water can be added to thin as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500.6 calories, Carbohydrate 16.3 g, Cholesterol 81 mg, Fat 43 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 1405.7 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

CRAWFISH ETOUFFEE



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

Provided by tsnam213

Categories     Creole

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

  • Melt butter, saute vegetables for 30 minutes.
  • Add seasonings add crawfish and fat. Saute for a minute then stir in flour. Cook 3 minutes.
  • Add water, bouillon and green onions and parsley. Simmer 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.6, Fat 25.3, SaturatedFat 15, Cholesterol 216.8, Sodium 1038.7, Carbohydrate 16.8, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 5, Protein 22.8

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your étouffée.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the recipe to your own taste. If you like more spice, add more cayenne pepper. If you like a thicker sauce, add more roux.
  • Be patient. Étouffée takes time to cook, but it's worth it. The longer you simmer it, the more flavorful it will be.
  • Serve étouffée with rice. This is the traditional way to serve it, and it's delicious.

Conclusion:

Crawfish étouffée is a delicious and flavorful Cajun dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give crawfish étouffée a try. You won't be disappointed.

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