Best 10 Go To Crawfish Etouffee Recipes

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Crawfish etouffee is a classic Cajun dish that is packed with flavor. Made with a roux-based sauce, crawfish, and the holy trinity of vegetables (bell peppers, onions, and celery), this dish is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. With so many different recipes out there, it can be hard to know where to start. This article will provide you with the essential tips and tricks for making the best crawfish etouffee, including how to choose the right ingredients, cook the crawfish perfectly, and make a flavorful roux.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

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.

GO-TO CRAWFISH ETOUFFEE



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This recipe was (after much prodding) given to me by a friend. The soup seems an odd addition, but replaces the traditional roux -- and the end result is nothing short of wonderful. Serve over rice or linguine.

Provided by Staci

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Etouffee Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup butter
1 onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed golden mushroom soup
¾ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 pounds crawfish tail meat

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat, and stir in the onion, green bell pepper, green onions, and celery; cook the vegetables, stirring frequently, until the onion is translucent and the vegetables have begun to soften, about 10 minutes. Stir in the golden mushroom soup, parsley, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper, and bring the sauce to a boil.
  • Gently mix in the crawfish tail meat, and simmer until the crawfish tails are opaque, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Cholesterol 153.5 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 498.7 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

CRAWFISH ETOUFFEE



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Transport the rich and buttery flavors of Crawfish Etouffee from New Orleans to your dinner table tonight with this easy, no-fuss Crawfish Etouffee recipe!

Provided by Kelly Anthony

Categories     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 yellow onion, finely diced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and finely diced
3 stalks of celery, finely diced
3 cloves of garlic
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon tomato paste
4 cups unsalted chicken broth or unsalted seafood broth
2 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot sauce
2 teaspoons Cajun or Creole seasoning
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
Generous pinch black pepper
1 bay leaf
1 large tomato (seeds and pulp removed), diced
12 ounces fresh or frozen cooked crawfish tails, thawed

Steps:

  • Add the butter to a large sauté pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Do not allow the butter to burn. Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery as soon as the butter has melted and sauté until softened, 6-8 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté 1 minute more.
  • Sprinkle the flour over the mixture, and stir for about 1 - 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomato paste, and begin adding the first 2 cups of chicken broth one big splash at a time, stirring well after each addition. Add the remaining chicken broth and stir to combine.
  • Stir in the Worcestershire, hot sauce, Cajun seasoning, salt, black pepper, bay leaf, and diced tomato.
  • Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer, and simmer for 6-8 minutes, until the mixture is slightly thickened. Stir occasionally. Add the crawfish tails and simmer an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with a heaping serving of fluffy white rice, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 39 mg, Sodium 331 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GLENDA'S CRAWFISH ETOUFFEE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 stick margarine
1 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped bell peppers
1 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped
2 pounds Louisiana crawfish tails
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Cooked rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Melt the margarine, and then saute the onions, celery, bell peppers and garlic until tender. Add the crawfish tails, garlic powder and cayenne and continue cooking for 20 minutes longer. Serve over rice.

CRAWFISH ETOUFFEE



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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

6 cloves garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 1/2 cups fish or shrimp stock
1 cup peeled, seeded and diced tomatoes
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Hot pepper sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 pounds crawfish tails, with the fat
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped parsley
Cooked white rice, for serving
6 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
2 cups chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper

Steps:

  • In a large, heavy saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter and whisk in flour to combine well. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until roux is a peanut butter color.
  • Add onions, celery, bell pepper, garlic, bay leaves, and thyme and cook until vegetables are soft, about 6 to 8 minutes. Add stock, tomatoes, salt, red pepper, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce and bring to a boil.
  • Skim surface, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add crawfish tails and fat, lemon juice, green onions, and parsley and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add remaining butter and stir to combine well. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve over hot rice.

CRAWFISH ETOUFFEE



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This recipe for crawfish etouffee, courtesy of Emeril Lagasse, is sure to satisfy any seafood lover. Serve with his Asparagus Salad for a wonderful meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 20

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 1/2 cups Shrimp Stock
1 cup peeled, seeded and diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Hot sauce, such as Tabasco, as desired
2 pounds crawfish tails, with the fat
2 teaspoons Emeril's Original Essence
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 cup chopped scallions
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
Hot cooked white rice, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large, heavy saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add flour and whisk to combine. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until flour mixture is the color of peanut butter.
  • Add onions, celery, bell pepper, garlic, bay leaves, and thyme. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables have softened, 6 to 8 minutes. Add stock, tomatoes, salt, cayenne, Worcestershire sauce, and Tabasco; bring to a boil. Skim surface, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, toss together crawfish tails (and any crawfish fat) and the Essence, and add to the simmering sauce along with the lemon juice, scallions, and parsley. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter; stir to combine. 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.

CRAWFISH ETOUFFEE III



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This recipe you can use with either shrimp or crawfish. My mom gave this to me about two years ago. My husband loves it. We are both from Louisiana.

Provided by Stacy Taylor

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Etouffee Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 onion, chopped
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 ½ pounds crawfish, peeled

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan on medium heat, saute onion until clear. Add tomato soup, mushroom soup, and canned tomatoes. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Place the crawfish into the pan and simmer for 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.5 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Cholesterol 117.9 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 880.5 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

CRAWFISH ETOUFFEE



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The original version of this recipe was published in 'Sonde Off Magazine', Schlumberger Well Services' employee magazine, about 30 years ago.

Provided by Toby Jermain

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1/2 tablespoon flour
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 -3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb crayfish tail, with fat if possible
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped scallion top (green onion)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
cayenne pepper
hot cooked white rice, as accompaniment (Try Steamed Rice #68340, if desired)

Steps:

  • Make roux of flour and butter in a heavy skillet, and stir until blended.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring regularly, until dark blonde in color, about 10 minutes.
  • Add chopped onion, garlic and green pepper, and cook until vegetables are almost tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add crawfish fat, and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Optionally, a little water can be added to thin mixture at this point.
  • Add crawfish tails, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add salt, pepper and cayenne pepper to taste.
  • Add green onion tops and parsley, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
  • Serve over hot cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313, Fat 24.2, SaturatedFat 14.8, Cholesterol 182.4, Sodium 238.7, Carbohydrate 6.4, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.2, Protein 18

CRAWFISH ÉTOUFFéE



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This recipe for étouffée, which is the French word for "smothered," comes from Karlos Knott of Bayou Teche Brewing in Arnaudville, La. This is "pretty close to a traditional Cajun crawfish étouffée," said Mr. Knott. "If you substitute a green bell pepper for the chile and omit the dried thyme, you would be cooking one exactly like my grandmother used to make. Some people like to stir in the juice from half of a lemon into the pan just prior to serving." Look for precooked Louisiana crawfish tails in 1-pound packages in your fishmonger's freezer section. Though according to Mr. Knott, who gets his crawfish from the family pond behind his brewery, the best tasting version is made with leftovers from a crawfish boil - that way you have lots of leftover crawfish fat.

Provided by The New York Times

Categories     dinner, seafood, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 sticks unsalted butter
1 diced onion
1 seeded and diced poblano chile pepper
3 celery stalks, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 pounds frozen precooked crawfish tails, thawed in their packages
1/2 cup diced green onions
1/2 cup diced parsley leaves
2 cups medium-grain rice
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon salt
2 to 3 bay leaves

Steps:

  • Make the étouffée: In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions, poblano chile, celery and garlic and cook until softened and translucent, about 8 minutes or so.
  • Lower the heat and add 1 teaspoon salt, the black pepper, the thyme and the cayenne pepper. Place the thawed crawfish meat in a bowl and set it aside in the refrigerator; use your fingers to squeeze any fat or liquid you can from their packages into the pot. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.
  • Add thawed crawfish tails and green onions to the pot and cook for 10 minutes, or until crawfish are tightly curled. Add parsley and cook 5 minutes more.
  • While the vegetables simmer, prepare the rice: Place all ingredients in a saucepan with 3 1/2 cups water and bring to a boil. Stir, then turn the heat down to very low and cover. Simmer for 20 minutes, then take the pot off the heat. Let it rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
  • Taste the étouffée and add salt as needed. Serve over the rice.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 678, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 30 grams, SaturatedFat 22 grams, Sodium 750 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 1 gram

Tips:

  • Use fresh, live crawfish for the best flavor.
  • If you can't find fresh crawfish, frozen crawfish tails will work in a pinch.
  • Be sure to clean the crawfish thoroughly before cooking.
  • Don't overcook the crawfish, or they will become tough.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot to make the etouffee, as this will help to evenly distribute the heat.
  • Add the vegetables to the pot in stages, starting with the onions and garlic and ending with the tomatoes.
  • Season the etouffee to taste with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  • Serve the etouffee over rice.

Conclusion:

Crawfish etouffee is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a casual weeknight meal. With its rich, flavorful sauce and tender crawfish, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new Cajun recipe to try, give crawfish etouffee a try. You won't be disappointed!

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