Best 2 Crawfish Chili Recipes

Louisiana's crawfish is a delicacy that can be prepared in a variety of ways, and a delicious option is to make crawfish chili. This unique dish combines the flavors of crawfish with hearty chili, and it's sure to become a favorite for anyone who enjoys Louisiana cuisine.

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YABBY (CRAWFISH), TOMATO AND CHILI PASTA SAUCE

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We've been away catching lots of yabbies (crawfish) for the past week. I made this last night and want to make it again soon for some of the family. We tried to extract raw meat from the tails for this, but found it too hard so cooked our yabbies quickly in salted water, then went on with the recipe. You could use shrimp/prawns in this too.

Provided by JustJanS

Categories Crawfish

Time 40m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

20 g parmesan cheese, finely grated (I use my microplane)
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
zest of a small lemon
3 teaspoons olive oil
4 tablespoons finely diced red onions
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon chili flakes (to taste)
200 ml white wine
1 (400 g) can tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon chicken stock powder (to taste)
1 tablespoon capers
300 g crawfish meat (yabby)

Steps:

Combine the parmesan, parsley and lemon zest in a small bowl and set aside.
Heat the oil in a pan and cook the onion until softened, add the garlic and cook 30 seconds more, then add in the chilli flakes and white wine. Cook to reduce a little.
Add the tomatoes and their juice and the chciken stock powder. Cook until reduced and thickened (mine took about 15 minutes over a medium-low heat).
While this is happening, cook some pasta to serve the sauce over. We had penne, I would have preferred angel hair though!
When the sauce is thickened to your liking, add in the capers and yabby meat and cook a further 2 or 3 minutes to heat the yabbies through.
Serve over pasta with the parmesan, parsley zest mix sprinkled over the top.

CRAWFISH CHILI

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

Provided by kimbearly

Categories Crawfish

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 lbs lean ground beef
2 lbs crayfish tails
1 teaspoon garlic, chopped fine
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried mint
1 tablespoon dried parsley
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 can tomato sauce
1 cup dry white wine
water
1 teaspoon lemon juice or 1 teaspoon lime juice
1 cup onion, Chopped
bacon drippings

Steps:

Brown meat in bacon drippings.
Combine all other ingredients with meat and bring to a boil.
Simmer for a few hours.

Tips:

Use fresh crawfish if possible. Fresh crawfish will give your chili a more intense flavor than frozen or canned crawfish.

Don't overcook the crawfish. Crawfish only need to be cooked for a few minutes, or they will become tough.

Use a variety of vegetables in your chili. This will add flavor and texture to the dish. Some good choices include onions, celery, bell peppers, and corn.

Season your chili to taste. You can add chili powder, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper to taste. You can also add a bit of sugar or honey to balance out the heat.

Let your chili simmer for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop.

Serve your chili with your favorite toppings. Some good choices include sour cream, shredded cheese, diced avocado, and chopped cilantro.

Conclusion:

Crawfish chili is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's perfect for a casual meal with friends or family, or for a more formal gathering. With its bold flavors and variety of textures, crawfish chili is sure to be a hit at any party.