Crawfish Etouffee

This traditional Cajun stew gets its flavor from what is known as the Trinity–onion, green bell pepper, and celery–and the rich spices used to create Cajun seasoning. It’s similar to gumbo but with a thicker, gravy-type base. Serve over rice to make a complete meal.

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

6 servings

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Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings servings

5 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, divided, or to taste
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
2 cups fish stock
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pound cooked crawfish tail meat

Directions

Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir in flour to make the roux, and stir continuously until roux is at least the color of peanut butter, about 10 minutes, or for a darker roux, 15 to 20 minutes.
Add onions, bell pepper, celery, and garlic; cook and stir for 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in half the Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, and stock. Season with salt and ground black pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
Stir in crawfish, turn heat off, and cover. Let stand until crawfish are heated through. Taste and add remaining half of Cajun seasoning, if needed.

Cook's Notes:

Chicken stock can be substituted for fish stock, and vegetable oil can be used in place of butter.

The base of this dish is thicker than gumbo. If it's too thin, mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch with a few drops water, stir well, and add to thicken.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

196	Calories
11g	Fat
10g	Carbs
15g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 196
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g	14%
Saturated Fat 6g	32%
Cholesterol 112mg	37%
Sodium 1326mg	58%
Total Carbohydrate 10g	4%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 15g	29%
Vitamin C 18mg	20%
Calcium 45mg	3%
Iron 1mg	8%
Potassium 423mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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