Best 9 Easy Shrimpcrawfish Etouffee Recipes

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Louisiana with our easy Shrimp and Crawfish Étouffée recipes. These authentic dishes combine the essence of Creole cuisine with a symphony of bold spices, tender seafood, and a rich, velvety sauce. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with our curated collection of classic and contemporary recipes, each offering unique variations to cater to diverse preferences. From the traditional holy trinity of onions, celery, and bell peppers to the savory smokiness of andouille sausage, every ingredient contributes to a harmonious ensemble of flavors. Dive into the depths of our recipes and discover the art of creating an unforgettable Étouffée that will leave your guests craving for more.

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

DAVID'S LOUISIANA SHRIMP/CRAWFISH ETOUFFEE



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Etouffee is probably my favorite Cajun/Creole dish. I love both shrimp or crawfish they do have a different flavor when finished. If you buy crawfish make sure you get them with fat included, makes a world of difference. It doesn't matter if your etouffee comes out lighter than what I've posted, it's all good! Experiment and...

Provided by David Kuhlmann

Categories     Seafood

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2-3 lb shrimp or crawfish (crawfish with fat included)
1 c https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/side/side-rice-side/davids-perfect-rice.html per serving
1 c blonde roux https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/sauce-spread-seasoning-mix/first-you-have-a-roux.html
4 large yellow onions
4-5 stalk(s) celery stalks
1 large bell pepper
6*8 clove garlic
1 bunch green onions
8-12 c seafood stock (if you can't find any, you can boil the shrimp shells) or use chicken stock
4 bay leaves dried or fresh
2-3 Tbsp add to your tastes https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/sauce-spread-rub/emerils-essence-creole-seasoning-make-your-own.html

Steps:

  • 1. Finish making your blonde roux (pictured) but no darker than this. Once you add the aromatics it will stop the roux from changing color further.
  • 2. While roux is still hot and on med-high heat add all of the Holy Trinity (onions, celery, bell pepper) and garlic. Continue to cook until onions, celery and bell peppers are tender. It helps to sweat the aromatics if you sprinkle a few pinches of salt over the top of this before mixing it with a heavy wooden spoon.
  • 3. Everything is now tender add 2 cups of stock and stir until smooth, then add two more cups of stock and bay leaves and stir until blended
  • 4. Continue at a simmer for about minimum 30-45 minutes before adding your shrimp or crawfish. Cook another 10-15 minutes, now it's ready to serve.
  • 5. Finished and ready to serve. You can either serve over rice, pasta of any shape even mashed potatoes. I like to either pour over rice or put a cup of rice on top in the center and garnish with fresh chopped parsley or chopped green onions Serve with fresh or hot french bread

SHRIMP AND CRAWFISH ETOUFEE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 29

1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup diced bell pepper
2 tablespoons diced yellow onion
1 celery stalk, diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon Roux, recipe follows
Rum
6 shrimp
8 ounces crawfish tail meat
1 ounce Mama's Green Creole Sauce, recipe follows
Pinch pepper
Pinch kosher salt
Pinch ground thyme
1/2 cup brown rice
1 cup long grain white rice
1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Salt
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
10 cloves garlic
4 jalapeno peppers
2 green onions, cut in half
1 small yellow onion, cut into wedges
1 bell pepper, cut into wedges
1/2 bunch parsley, rinsed
1/4 cup oil
1/4 cup flour

Steps:

  • For the Etouffee: Heat a medium cast-iron skillet over medium heat and add the butter. Saute the trinity (peppers, onions and celery). Add the garlic, and saute until slightly tender. Add the Roux and deglaze with some rum to help break it down (it will flame up). Add 1 to 2 cups purified water to form a sauce. Add in the shrimp, crawfish, pepper, salt and thyme. Reduce the flame to a medium-low simmer. Add Mama's Green Creole Sauce. Stir constantly making sure the roux doesn't burn and is completely dissolved. Taste periodically to confirm desired taste. Simmer 10 to 20 minutes, until the etoufee reaches desired thickness.
  • For Mama's Creole Herb Rice: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cook the brown rice in 1 cup water, covered, for 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Cook the white rice in 1 cup water in a rice steamer.
  • After both are cooked, empty the pans onto a cookie sheet. Mix the rice and toss with the oil, thyme and salt to taste.
  • Drench the etoufee over the rice, and serve.
  • Place 2 cups water, the lemon juice, oil, salt, garlic, jalapenos, green onions, yellow onions, bell peppers and parsley in a blender and process until a sauce is formed. If the blender is not large enough, you can make it in two batches.
  • Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over low heat. Add the flour and stir until mixture is creamy and there are no lumps. Turn the heat down low and keep stirring until the mixture reaches the desired color (a medium or dark brown). Be careful and pay attention as not to burn the roux-- after it reaches a certain shade of brown it will begin to brown faster.

CAJUN CRAWFISH AND SHRIMP ÉTOUFFéE



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An authentic Louisiana recipe with a rich and spicy fresh tomato-based roux with fresh garlic, bell peppers, celery and onions mixed with crawfish and shrimp. A little time consuming but well worth it! Serve over steamed rice with hushpuppies and/or crackers on the side.

Provided by RHONDA35

Categories     Etouffee

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

⅓ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 small green bell pepper, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 stalks celery, diced
2 medium fresh tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons Louisiana-style hot sauce
⅓ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons seafood seasoning
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup fish stock
1 pound crawfish tails
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Gradually stir in flour, and stir constantly until the mixture turns 'peanut butter' brown or darker, at least 15 or 20 minutes. I use a large fork with the flat side to the bottom of the pan in a side to side motion. This is your base sauce or 'roux'. It is very important to stir this constantly. If by chance the roux burns, discard and start over.
  • Once the roux is browned, add the onions, garlic, celery and bell pepper to the skillet, and saute for about 5 minutes to soften. Stir in the chopped tomatoes and fish stock, and season with the seafood seasoning. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Season the sauce with hot pepper sauce and cayenne pepper (if using), and add the crawfish and shrimp. Cook for about 10 minutes, or until the shrimp are opaque.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.2 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 195.9 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 24.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 955.5 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

SEAFOOD ETOUFFEE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 tablespoons blended oil
1 large red onion, 1-inch dice
1 large red pepper, 1-inch dice
1 large green pepper, 1-inch dice
2 stalks celery, coarsely diced
5 Jersey tomatoes, coarsely diced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
3 tablespoons shallots, minced
1 pound large crawfish, steamed
1 pound mussels, cleaned
1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 pound bay scallops
1 pound andouille sausage
2 cups dry white wine
2 tablespoons hot chili sauce, or Cajun seasoning
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Then add the onion, peppers, celery, and tomatoes. Saute until they begin to sweat, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic and shallots, then all of the seafood and sausage, and stir. Add the wine and bring to a boil. Add the chili sauce, salt, and pepper, to taste. Stir to make sure all ingredients are evenly combined. Serve "family style" in a large bowl.

EASY CHICKEN CREOLE



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While I was growing up, my family spent time in Haiti, where we enjoyed eating many authentic dishes such as this. It's now a meal my husband requests often.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup sliced celery
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
5 cups chicken broth
6 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon each pepper, sugar and dried thyme
12 to 16 drops hot pepper sauce
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the celery, green pepper and onion in oil until tender; Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add flour; cook and stir for 5 minutes or until browned. , Stir in broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add remaining ingredients except rice. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until heated through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 821mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

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.

EASY SHRIMP/CRAWFISH ETOUFFEE



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This is the easiest etouffee recipe I've ever seen. Buy the shrimp or crawfish already peeled and deheaded to make your time in the kitchen even shorter. Plus, it tastes great!! I usually double the recipe and you can put as much red pepper as you like. You can use shrimp or crawfish. Enjoy.

Provided by Ellenkjl

Categories     Stew

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup chopped green onion
1 cup celery
2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 cups water
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 lb deheaded and peeled shrimp or 1 lb crawfish
2 cups cooked rice

Steps:

  • Melt margarine on low.
  • Add celery and onions.
  • Cook until tender.
  • Stir occasionally.
  • In a separate bowl, combine water, ketchup, salt, corn starch, and red pepper.
  • Stir until dissolved.
  • Add this mixture to celery and onions.
  • Stir, cover, and cook on low for at least 20 minutes.
  • Add shrimp and cook, covered for 15 minutes.
  • Serve over rice.

EASY CRAWFISH ETOUFFEE



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There are hundreds of recipes for Crawfish Etouffee. This is the old fashion way to cook Crawfish Etouffee. Very simple yet very flavorful.

Provided by Luby Luby Luby

Categories     Crawfish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (1 lb) bag peeled crayfish tail, not drained
1/2 cup butter
1 large yellow onion, minced
1 large bell pepper, minced
2 stalks celery, minced
2 stalks parsley, minced
some spring onion (as pleased)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 can mushroom, cream sauce
cooked rice

Steps:

  • In dutch oven melt butter over medium heat.
  • Add onions, bell pepper, celery and garlic.
  • Saute vegetables until soft, about 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Add Crawfish tails and seasonings.
  • Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add the mushroom sauce, let it simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add to crawfish mixture, cover and simmer for 10 more minutes.
  • Serve on hot rice.

Tips:

  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to evenly distribute heat and prevent scorching.
  • Make sure the shrimp and crawfish are completely thawed and deveined before cooking.
  • If you don't have a seafood stock, you can use a combination of chicken broth and clam juice.
  • Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder for a bit of spice.
  • Serve the etouffee over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

This easy shrimp and crawfish etouffee is a delicious and flavorful dish that's perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a seafood dish that's both impressive and delicious, give this shrimp and crawfish etouffee a try.

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