Crawfish in red sauce is a classic Louisiana dish that is enjoyed by people all over the world. This flavorful dish is made with fresh crawfish, a savory red sauce, and a variety of spices. There are many different ways to make crawfish in red sauce, but they all start with the same basic ingredients. The key to a great crawfish in red sauce is to use fresh, high-quality ingredients and to cook the crawfish properly. In this article, we will provide you with a few tips for making the best crawfish in red sauce, as well as a few of our favorite recipes.
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FISH IN A RED SAUCE
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the parsley, pimento, salt, pepper, tomato sauce, and fresh tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Add carrots, celery and garlic. Cook until carrots are cooked, but still firm.
- Stir in a little water and juice of 1 lemon. Place fish into pan without stirring. Baste fish with liquid. Add sugar.
- When the fish is cooked, remove from heat. Let cool and serve cold
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.6 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Cholesterol 36.5 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 595 mg, Sugar 11 g
REDCLAW YABBY (CRAWFISH) IN RED THAI STYLE SAUCE
Another recipe to use the redclaw yabbies we've been catching. Redclaws are apparently closely related to crawfish. This was pretty mild as I didn't want to over power the delicate flavour of the yabbies.
Provided by JustJanS
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the oil and cook the onion and pumpkin cubes gently until the onion is softened.
- Add the curry paste and cook until fragrant-about a minute.
- Add the lime juice, fish sauce, coconut milk and bring to the boil-reduce the heat and simmer with a lid on for about 15 minutes or until the pumpkin is softened.
- When the pumpkin is almost cooked through, add the zucchini and capsicum allowing them about 5 minutes cooking time.
- Just before serving add the crawfish meat and cook a further 2 minutes.
- Divide the softened noodles between two bowls, spoon over the curry and garnish with chopped coriander.
- ****After the pumpkin/onion mix in the pan has been simmering about 5 minutes, pour boiling water over the rice stick noodles and set aside for 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 486.8, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 160.6, Sodium 917.7, Carbohydrate 73.7, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 8.6, Protein 27.9
CREAMY CRAYFISH SAUCE
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a small nonstick saucepan over medium heat. Add the crayfish and garlic, and sauté 2-3 minutes, until warmed through. Add the cream and scallions, and bring to a boil. Cook for 1 minute, and when cream is slightly thickened, add parsley and salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in the lemon juice and cook 1 more minute.
CRAWFISH IN RED SAUCE
This is crawfish time and this is made with left over crawfish tails. A rich tomato sauce, spicy and served over noodles or rice. Serve over fresh cooked spaghetti or rice. If desired sprinkle with cheese. I have added cooked ham or sausage to this!
Provided by ds114
Categories Crawfish Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook and stir until the onion is translucent and the celery is tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the tomato sauce, chopped tomatoes with their juice, and diced tomatoes; season to taste with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.
- Stir in the crawfish tails, and simmer until hot, 5 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 242.8 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 32.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 432 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
Tips:
- Choose the freshest crawfish possible: Fresh crawfish will have a bright red color and a firm texture. Avoid any crawfish that are brown or mushy.
- Purge the crawfish before cooking: Purging helps to remove any mud or grit from the crawfish. To purge the crawfish, simply place them in a large bowl of cold water and let them soak for 30 minutes. Drain the water and rinse the crawfish before cooking.
- Use a large pot: Crawfish should be cooked in a large pot so that they have plenty of room to move around. A 12-quart pot is a good size for cooking 3 pounds of crawfish.
- Season the water well: The water in which the crawfish are cooked should be well-seasoned with salt, pepper, and other spices. This will help to flavor the crawfish.
- Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer: Crawfish should be cooked in boiling water for 5 minutes, then the heat should be reduced to a simmer. Simmer the crawfish for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until they are cooked through.
- Serve the crawfish hot: Crawfish are best served hot. They can be served with melted butter, lemon wedges, and hot sauce.
Conclusion:
Crawfish in red sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are having a party or just want a quick and easy meal, crawfish in red sauce is a great option. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your crawfish in red sauce turns out perfect every time.
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