Best 7 Shrimp Or Crawfish Etouffe Paul Prudhomme Recipes

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In the realm of Cajun cuisine, few dishes reign supreme like the delectable Shrimp or Crawfish Étouffée. This savory stew, originating from the heart of Louisiana, captivates taste buds with its rich, flavorful roux, succulent seafood, and the holy trinity of aromatic vegetables. Étouffée, meaning "smothered" in French, aptly describes the technique of simmering the seafood in a flavorful sauce until it reaches a velvety, decadent consistency. This article presents two tantalizing recipes: a classic Shrimp Étouffée and a Crawfish Étouffée, each offering a unique twist on this beloved dish. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey, where the essence of Louisiana's culinary heritage comes alive in every bite.

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

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

SHRIMP OR CRAWFISH ETOUFFE - PAUL PRUDHOMME



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Categories     Shellfish     Soup/Stew

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup Onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup Celery, finely chopped
1/4 cup Green Bell Peppers, finely chopped
7 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
3/4 cup Flour
2 tablespoon Seafood Magic
3 cup Fish Stock
1/2 pound Butter, unsalted
2 pounds Shrime or Crawfish, raw
1 cup Green Onions, finely diced
4 cup Rice, cooked

Steps:

  • Peel the shrimp or crawfish and use the shells to make a stock.
  • Combine onions, celery and bell peppers and set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat until it begins to smoke, about 4 minutes. Gradually whisk in flour, stirring until smooth. Continue cooking, whisking constantly until the roux is dark red-brown, about 3 to 5 minutes, being careful not to let it scorch or splash on your skin. Remove from heat and immediately stir in the vegetables and 1 tablespoon of the Seafood Magic with a wooden spoon. Continue stirring until cool, about 5 minutes.
  • Bring 2 cups of stock to boil in 2 quart saucepan over high heat. Add the roux by spoonfuls to the boiling stock, stirring until dissolved between each addition. Reduce heat to low and cook, whisking constantly, until the flour taste is gone, about 2 minutes. If any of the mixture scorches, don't continue to scrape that part of the pan bottom. Remove from heat and set aside.

NEW CRAWFISH ETOUFFEE



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Paul Prudhomme was 390 pounds in 1993 when Marian Burros caught up with him in New York to talk about his efforts to lose weight. He was, he said, trying to develop new versions of his old recipes, with less fat and just as much flavor. This etouffee was one of them. "Rich and full flavored," Ms. Burros declared. True indeed. And worth cooking.

Provided by The New York Times

Categories     main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped green bell peppers
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup apple juice
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour, browned (see note)
2 cups fish stock
1 pound cooked crawfish tails (about 4 pounds whole crawfish, or buy the frozen tails already cleaned, cooked and shelled)
2 cups cooked long-grain white rice

Steps:

  • To make the seasoning mix, combine the salt, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, mustard, black pepper, white pepper and cayenne in a small bowl, and set aside. Preheat a 10-inch skillet, preferably nonstick, over high heat for about 4 minutes.
  • Place the onions, peppers, celery and two teaspoons of the seasoning mix in the hot skillet. Stir and cook, scraping the bottom of the skillet, about 2 minutes. Stir in the apple juice, scraping bottom of skillet, and cook until the liquid evaporates and a glaze forms, about 7 or 8 minutes.
  • Add the browned flour and remaining seasoning mix, and stir until a paste forms. If necessary, add small amounts of stock to moisten the flour. Spread the mixture across the bottom of the skillet and cook until the mixture sticks to the pan, 1 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the stock and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook for two minutes, add the crawfish tails, mix well, and return to a full boil, and remove immediately. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 279, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 968 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

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.

PRUDHOMME'S SHRIMP OR CRAWFISH ETOUFFEE



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I love Prudhomme's recipe but sometimes he uses a LOT of fat,I would use half the amount of butter,(or 1/4 lb) called for in this recipe. I make seafood broth by simmering crawfish or shrimp shells,onion,garlic,parsley and anchovy paste and enough water to cover for about an hour.Add a small bottle of clam juice and let it sit...

Provided by Leanne D.

Categories     Seafood

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/4 c chopped onions
1/4 c celery
1/4 c chopped green bell peppers
7 tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 c flour
2 tablespoons seafood seasoning
3 c seafood stock
1/2 lb unsalted butter
2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp or crawfish
1 c very finely diced green onions
4 c hot cooked white rice
SEAFOOD SEASONING
2 t. salt
2 t. cayenne
1 t. white pepper
1 t. black pepper
1 t. dried sweet basil leaves
1/2 t. dried thyme leaves

Steps:

  • 1. Peel the shrimp or crawfish and use the shells to make the stock.Combine the onions, celery and bell peppers in a bowl and set aside. Throughly combine the seasoning mix ingredients in a small bowl and set aside. Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet (preferably cast iron) over high heat until it begins to smoke, about 4 minutes. Gradually whisk in the flour, stirring until smooth. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, until the roux is dark red-brown, about 3 to 5 minutes, being careful not to let it scorch or splash on your skin. Remove from the heat and immediately stir in the vegetables and 1 tablespoon of the seafood seasoning.with a wooden spoon. Continue stirring until cool, about 5 minutes. Bring 2 cups of the stock to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan over high heat. Add the roux by spoonfuls to the boiling stock, stirring until dissolved between each addition. Reduce the heat to low and cook, whisking almost constantly, until the flour taste is gone, about 2 minutes. If any of the mixture scorches, don't continue to scrape that part of the pan bottom. Remove from the heat and set aside.Melt 1 stick of the butter in a 4-quart saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the shrimp or crawfish and the green onions, and sauté, stirring almost constantly, for 1 minute. Add the remaining butter, the stock mixture and the remaining 1 cup stock. Cook, constantly shaking (versus stirring) the pan in a back-and-forth motion, until the butter melts and is mixed into the sauce, about 4 to 6 minutes. Add the remaining seafood seasoning , stir well, and remove from the heat. If the sauce starts to separate, add 2 tablespoons more stock or water and shake the pan until it combines. Serve immediately over the rice.

SHRIMP ETOUFFEE



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THIS is what I want for my last meal. Paul Prudhomme makes a mean etouffee but it's a bit rich so I've adapted it to make it a little less so. I generally cut the peppers in the seasoning mix down to 1/4 of the amount on the ingredients list. Some consider me a wimp. You've been warned! Cook time for stock and rice is not included.

Provided by sugarpea

Categories     Cajun

Time 1h35m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 quarts cold water
1 medium onion, unpeeled and quartered
1 garlic clove, unpeeled and quartered
1 stalk celery
shrimp shells, from 2 pounds shrimp
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground red pepper (preferably cayenne)
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
7 tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 cup flour
2 cups fish stock
6 -8 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided, to your taste
2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled
1 cup very finely chopped green onion
1 cup fish stock
4 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Fish Stock: Combine all ingredients and bring to boil; simmer for 4-8 hours, the longer the better; replenish water as needed to keep one quart of liquid in the pot.
  • If you're short on time, a stock simmered 20-30 minutes is better than water.
  • If you're even shorter for time, simmer the shells from the peeled shrimp and skip the vegetables.
  • Seasoning Mix: In a small bowl thoroughly combine all dry ingredients; set aside; combine chopped vegetables in separate bowl and set aside.
  • Roux: Heat the oil over high heat in a large, heavy skillet until it begins to smoke, about 4 minutes; use a LONG handled whisk and gradually mix in flour; cook and stir constantly until roux is dark red-brown,3-5 minutes; don't let roux scorch and DON'T get it on your skin!
  • Remove from heat and stir in the combined vegetables and ONE TABLESPOON of the dry seasoning with a wooden spoon; stir for 5 minutes while the roux cools down.
  • Gravy: Bring the fish stock to a boil in a 2 quart saucepan; gradually whisk in roux and stir until incorporated.
  • Reduce heat to low; continue stirring and cook another 2 minutes, until flour taste is gone; if any of the gravy scorches, don't scrape that part of the pan; remove from heat and set aside.
  • Finish: Using a 4 quart saucepan, melt 3-4 T butter over medium heat; stir in shrimp and green onions and sauté 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Add the remaining 3-4 T butter, Fish Stock and gravy; shake the pan rather than stir until the butter is melted and mixed into sauce, about 4-6 minutes.
  • Add remaining seasoning mix; stir well and remove from heat; if sauce starts separating, add a couple of T of stock or water and shake pan until it combines.
  • Plate rice in a ring and pour etouffee into center; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 916.1, Fat 45.7, SaturatedFat 14.9, Cholesterol 334, Sodium 2758.7, Carbohydrate 81, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 2.9, Protein 43.3

SHRIMP AND CRAWFISH CREOLE



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This is an easy and fun recipe and semi-quick to cook. There are so many different ways of preparing this dish, and this is how my grandmother taught me. Bon Appétit!

Provided by Chef ArronA

Categories     Stew

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb small shrimp (frozen ok)
1 lb crawfish tail
1 large onion, chopped
1 large bell pepper, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 bunch parsley sprig, chopped
1 bunch green onion, chopped
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 (14 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1/2 cup butter
2 garlic cloves, chopped

Steps:

  • In med. sauce pot sauté onions, bell pepper, garlic, celery and butter.
  • Add shrimp and crawfish, cover and cook over med.
  • heat until shrimp and crawfish are cooked down and pink.
  • Add tomato paste and sauce, cook about 30-40 minute over low-med heat.
  • Add parsley and green onions.
  • Cook another 5 minute.
  • serve over hot rice.

Tips:

  • Use fresh seafood: The fresher the shrimp or crawfish, the better your etouffee will be. If you can't find fresh seafood, frozen seafood is a good option.
  • Make your own stock: Homemade stock is always better than store-bought stock. If you have the time, make your own shrimp or crawfish stock. It will add a lot of flavor to your etouffee.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: When you're cooking the seafood, don't overcrowd the pot. This will prevent the seafood from cooking evenly.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot: A heavy-bottomed pot will help to prevent the etouffee from burning.
  • Cook the roux slowly: The roux is the base of the etouffee, so it's important to cook it slowly. This will help to develop the flavor of the roux.
  • Add the Holy Trinity last: The Holy Trinity (onion, celery, and bell pepper) is a key ingredient in etouffee. Add it to the pot last so that it doesn't overcook.
  • Season to taste: Etouffee is a flavorful dish, so don't be afraid to season it to taste. Add salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste.

Conclusion:

Shrimp or crawfish etouffee is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich, flavorful sauce and tender seafood, etouffee is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give shrimp or crawfish etouffee a try. You won't be disappointed!

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