Louisiana aside, real crawfish shrimp chowder is not easy to find, even in some parts of New Orleans. The two shellfish in a rich, seasoned broth are particularly appealing. Crawfish adds a nice sweetness to the dish, while the shrimp adds a salty, briny flavor. Together, they make a delicious and unique combination that is sure to please everyone at the table. So, if you're looking for a hearty, flavorful soup that's perfect for a cold night, give this lauris crawfish shrimp chowder a try.
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CRAWFISH CHOWDER
I serve this chowder Christmas night. Everyone welcomes the change from all of the junk food and turkey. It is very creamy and satisfying. Serve it with cornbread or crusty French bread.
Provided by STKA
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chowders
Time 45m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt 1/4 cup of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute green onions in butter until tender. Remove from pan, and set aside. In the same skillet, melt 1/2 cup of butter, and saute the crawfish for 5 minutes; set aside.
- In a large pot over medium heat, combine potato soup, mushroom soup, corn, and cream cheese. Mix well, and bring to a slow boil. Stir in half-and-half, sauteed green onions, and crawfish. Season with cayenne pepper. Bring to a low boil, and simmer 5 minutes to blend flavors.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.6 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Cholesterol 166.5 mg, Fat 27.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 17.7 g, SaturatedFat 15.8 g, Sodium 934.3 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
CAJUN CRAWFISH AND SHRIMP ÉTOUFFéE
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
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
CRAWFISH CHOWDER
When we go to the beach, there is one resturant that we always go to for their crawfish chowder. I found this recipe online and it's a very close match. I usually leave out the optional shrimp and add in more crawfish tails.
Provided by Dreamgoddess
Categories Chowders
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cook the bacon in a frying pan; drain on paper towels and crumble when cooled slightly.
- Put the bacon grease in a dutch oven.
- Add in the butter, onions, celery and green onion; saute until soft.
- Add the shrimp stock, corn and potatoes.
- Bring to a boil and then simmer until the potatoes are tender.
- Add in the crawfish (and shrimp is using).
- Simmer until heated through.
- Add in the whipping cream and seasonings.
- Simmer about 10 minutes for the flavors to meld.
- Just before you get ready to serve, add in the butter, cayenne and parsley.
- Ladle into bowls and sprinkle each serving with the crumbled bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 819.8, Fat 53.4, SaturatedFat 30.9, Cholesterol 297.3, Sodium 828.1, Carbohydrate 65.9, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 10.8, Protein 28.1
CAJUN SHRIMP CHOWDER
This recipe is an original from Mr. John O'Hara and was found in the Old Bay Cook Book. I made it last summer but added hot cooked sausage, cooked rice...you see where this one is going!
Provided by Diana Adcock
Categories Chowders
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large pot heat olive oil.
- Add peppers, celery, onion and garlic and saute until tender, around 5 minutes.
- Mix in crushed tomatoes, wine and water.
- Bring to a boil, add Old Bay Seasoning, cayenne, salt and black pepper.
- Cover and simmer for 35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add shrimp, cover and simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Garnish with green onions.
CRAWFISH CHOWDER RECIPE - (4.1/5)
Provided by á-10847
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Melt 2 tablespoons and 1-1/4 teaspoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute green onions in butter until tender. Remove from pan, and set aside. In the same skillet, melt 1/4 cup and 2 teaspoons butter, and saute the crawfish for 5 minutes; set aside. 2. In a large pot over medium heat, combine potato soup, mushroom soup, corn, and cream cheese. Mix well, and bring to a slow boil. Stir in half-and-half, sauteed green onions, and crawfish. Season with cayenne pepper. Bring to a low boil, and simmer 5 minutes to blend flavors.
LAURI'S CRAWFISH & SHRIMP CHOWDER
Being from Louisiana you have a lot of variations of recipes with crawfish and shrimp. This one is from my sister Lauri Stahl. Another family favorite for Christmas Eve or New Years Day!
Provided by Schelley Brown Francis @SchelleyBFrancis
Categories Chowders
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- You will need a large skillet. Saute' chopped onion ( I use a bag of regular frozen onions), and mushrooms in butter. Add garlic salt to taste.
- Add in thawed and rinsed tails & Shrimp. Season with Tony's and pepper.
- Add soup, cream style corn, half and half, cream cheese, and the roll of garlic cheese. Mix and stir all together until heated and blended well.
- Note: This is great for cold days. You can serve over rice with garlic bread. Or just put it in a bread bowl! It also freezes well.
Tips:
- Fresh is best: Use the freshest seafood you can find for the best flavor. If you can't find fresh seafood, frozen is a good option.
- Don't overcook the seafood: Seafood cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Otherwise, it will become tough and rubbery.
- Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor and nutrients to your chowder. Some good options include celery, carrots, onions, potatoes, and corn.
- Season to taste: Don't be afraid to add more seasonings to your chowder until it tastes just the way you like it.
- Serve with crusty bread or crackers: This will help to soak up the delicious broth.
Conclusion:
Crawfish and shrimp chowder is a delicious and easy-to-make seafood soup that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover seafood. So next time you have some extra crawfish or shrimp on hand, give this recipe a try.
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