Best 9 Crawfish Etouffee Iv Recipes

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**Crawfish Etouffee: A Cajun Delight**

Crawfish etouffee is a classic Cajun dish that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. This rich and flavorful stew is made with a base of crawfish, the Louisiana state crustacean, simmered in a roux-based sauce. The holy trinity of diced celery, onions, and bell peppers provides a flavorful foundation, while spices like cayenne pepper, paprika, and garlic add a kick of heat. Served over fluffy rice, crawfish etouffee is a hearty and satisfying meal that is perfect for any occasion.

This article features four unique recipes for crawfish etouffee, each with its own distinct flavor profile. The traditional recipe starts with a dark roux, which gives the etouffee a rich, nutty flavor. The seafood lover's recipe adds shrimp and crab to the crawfish, creating a seafood extravaganza. For those who prefer a milder flavor, the mild etouffee recipe uses less cayenne pepper and paprika. And for a truly unique twist, the spicy etouffee recipe incorporates a spicy tomato sauce, creating a dish that is sure to heat things up.

No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy this delicious Cajun classic. So gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and get ready to experience the flavors of Louisiana with crawfish etouffee.

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

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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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

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

CRAWFISH ETOUFFéE IV (ETOUFéE)



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It only takes 20 minutes to prep and it's the BEST Dish I have cooked in a very long time!!!

Provided by Merry Pierce-Lowrey

Categories     Main Dishes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups finely chopped onions
2 cups finely chopped bell pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
2 minced garlic
2 sticks butter
2 lbs crawfish tails with fat
4 tbsp flour
1 cup water
2 tsp salt
2 tsp cajun or creole seasonings
1/2 cup finely chopped green onion tops (scallions)

Steps:

  • In a heavy pot, preferably cast iron, melt butter and then add the onions, bell pepper, celery and garlic. Cook on low heat for 30-40 minutes until vegetables are soft and translucent. Cooking for awhile on low heat is a must, otherwise your dish may taste too oniony.
  • Add flour and stir for one minute. Add crawfish tails and water and continue to cook for 15 minutes.
  • Add seasoning and onion tops and cook for 5 more minutes. More seasoning may be added depending how spicy you like it. Serve over fresh steaming rice with Corn Maque Choux and Fresh Tomato Salad.

CRAWFISH ÉTOUFFéE



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Celebrate Mardi Gras-or spice up any old Tuesday of the year!-with this classic Creole étouffée from chef Justin Devillier. The dish starts with a simple roux, which is the backbone for "smothering" the crawfish in a traditional New Orleans preparation. (Note: If crawfish isn't readily available where you are, chicken, shrimp, and crab also work well!)

Provided by Justin Devillier

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 sticks unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion
1 rib celery
3 cloves garlic
1 red bell pepper
1 jalapeño
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups shrimp or chicken stock, plus more to thin if necessary
2 pounds precooked crawfish tails, may substitute chicken, shrimp, or lump crab meat
2 bay leaves
kosher salt
1/4 cup sliced scallions
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 lemon
Cooked long-grain white rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Before preparing the vegetables, clarify the butter (not shown in video): Place 2 sticks unsalted butter (1 cup) in a small saucepan over low to medium heat. Milk solids will foam to the surface, then sink to the bottom of the pan. Cook until the simmering settles and the milk solids have separated from the butterfat, 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and strain to remove milk solids. Measure out ½ cup of clarified butter for use in this recipe. (Cool the remaining butter and store in a lidded container in the refrigerator.) Prepare the vegetables: While the butter is clarifying, dice the onion and celery and mince the garlic. Remove stem ends from red bell pepper and jalapeño, then slice the peppers lengthwise into thin strips. Discard the seeds and white veins, then small-dice the strips.
  • In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat the clarified butter and flour over high heat; whisk to combine and get rid of the lumps. This will form a paste called a roux. As soon as the lumps are gone, reduce heat to medium, switch to a wooden spoon, and cook, scraping the bottom to keep it from burning. (If you see steam or smoke, turn the temperature down further.) Keep stirring to prevent the roux from burning, up to 30 minutes. As the roux cooks, it will darken in color.
  • When the roux is reddish and on its way to brown, add onion, red pepper, celery, jalapeño, and garlic; stir to combine with the roux. Allow vegetables to sweat and soften, about 2 minutes.
  • Turn heat to high and slowly add the stock into the roux mixture, whisking constantly. As the sauce comes to a boil, it will rapidly thicken enough to coat the back of a spoon. Once the sauce is the right consistency, add the crawfish and bay leaves; stir to combine. Season to taste with several pinches of salt. Stir in the chopped scallions and cayenne pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer, 10-12 minutes.
  • Assembly: Taste étouffée and adjust seasoning. Stir in chopped parsley and juice of one lemon and stir to combine. Serve over hot steamed rice.

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 ETOUFFEE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h15m

Yield 12 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 cups vegetable oil
4 pounds chopped crawfish tail meat plus 2 pounds whole crawfish tails
8 ounces (2 sticks) salted butter
2 ounces paprika
10 quarts seafood stock
4 ounces Creole seasoning
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 brown onions, minced
2 green bell peppers, minced
1 red bell pepper, minced
1/2 bunch celery, minced
6 ounces Louisiana hot sauce
4 ounces Worcestershire sauce
2 ounces black pepper
2 ounces dried parsley flakes
2 ounces granulated garlic
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 teaspoon ground bay leaves
One 50-ounce can tomato soup
1 1/2 cans cream of mushroom soup

Steps:

  • In a large oval roasting pan or large pot, heat the vegetable oil on medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a separate saucepot, add the chopped crawfish, butter, paprika, 2 quarts of the seafood stock and 2 ounces of the Creole seasoning, bring to a boil and lower to a simmer.
  • When the oil in the roasting pan is hot, stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is medium brown in color (a similar color to peanut butter). Turn off the heat and immediately add the onions, bell peppers and celery. Add the hot sauce, Worcestershire, black pepper, parsley flakes, granulated garlic, cayenne, basil, bay leaves and remaining 2 ounces Creole seasoning, stirring constantly. Add the tomato soup and remaining 8 quarts seafood stock and stir. Bring the mixture back to a boil over medium-high heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring. Add the crawfish and butter mixture and continue cooking for 30 minutes, stirring regularly. Stir in the cream of mushroom soup and simmer for another 30 minutes. Add the whole crawfish tails and remove from the heat.

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 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

Tips:

  • Use Fresh Crawfish: Fresh crawfish is essential for the best flavor. If you can't find fresh crawfish, frozen crawfish will suffice, but the flavor will not be as good.
  • Clean the Crawfish Properly: Be sure to clean the crawfish thoroughly before cooking. This means removing the heads, tails, and intestines. You can also remove the shells, but this is optional.
  • Use a Good Quality Stock: The stock is a key ingredient in etouffee, so be sure to use a good quality stock. You can use chicken stock, seafood stock, or even vegetable stock.
  • Cook the Roux Slowly: The roux is another important ingredient in etouffee. It is made by cooking flour and butter together until it reaches a dark brown color. Be sure to cook the roux slowly over low heat to prevent it from burning.
  • Add the Vegetables: Once the roux is cooked, add the vegetables to the pot. Sauté the vegetables until they are softened.
  • Add the Crawfish: Once the vegetables are softened, add the crawfish to the pot. Cook the crawfish until they are heated through.
  • Season to Taste: Once the crawfish is cooked, season the etouffee to taste with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.

Conclusion:

Crawfish étouffée is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a crawfish étouffée that will impress your friends and family.

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