Best 8 Prejeans Crawfish Etouffee Recipes

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Prejeans crawfish etouffee is a classic Cajun dish that is both delicious and easy to make. Originating from Louisiana, the dish features tender crawfish tails simmered in a rich, flavorful sauce made with a roux, tomatoes, Cajun spices, and the "holy trinity" of vegetables: celery, bell peppers, and onions. Served over fluffy rice, this seafood delicacy is sure to delight your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating an authentic Prejeans crawfish etouffee, complete with step-by-step instructions, ingredient recommendations, and tips to achieve the perfect balance of flavors. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a culinary journey to savor the authentic taste of Louisiana with this delectable dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

TAMMI'S CRAWFISH ETOUFEE



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I have used this recipe for years with my family at our gatherings and they all love it!

Provided by Tammi Roberts

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Etouffee Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup butter
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 pound frozen raw crawfish
1 cup chopped green onion
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup minced fresh parsley
1 cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon Creole-style seasoning
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, heat butter and olive oil together. Saute garlic powder and mushrooms until mushrooms are tender; about 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add crawfish and onions. Reduce heat to low and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in Parmesan cheese, parsley, and half and half. Simmer for 5 minutes and stir in crushed red pepper and Creole seasoning. Salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Cholesterol 140.1 mg, Fat 31.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 14.9 g, SaturatedFat 15.1 g, Sodium 401.1 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

CRAWFISH ETOUFFEE - THE EASY WAY RECIPE - (3.9/5)



Crawfish Etouffee - The Easy Way Recipe - (3.9/5) image

Provided by Fleur de lis

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds crawfish (rinse off fat)
1 large onion, chopped
1 large bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
2 cans cream of mushroom soup
2 cans golden mushroom soup
1 or 2 cans Rotel tomatoes (depends how hot you like it)
Several squirts of Worcestershire sauce
Chunk butter
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Saute onions and bell pepper in chunk of butter. Add Rotel, parsley, Worcestershire and crawfish and simmer for 10 minutes. Add cans of soup and let simmer for 15 or so minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve over rice.

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.

PREJEANS CRAWFISH ETOUFFEE



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Make and share this Prejeans Crawfish Etouffee recipe from Food.com.

Provided by petlover

Categories     Crawfish

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups butter, divided
1/2 cup flour
2 small onions, finely diced
1/2 cup finely diced bell pepper
3/4 cup finely diced celery
1/4 cup chopped green onion, bottoms
2 tablespoons paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 teaspoon garlic
3 tablespoons chicken bouillon powder
1 quart water
2 lbs crawfish tails
1/2 cup chopped green onion top
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Combine 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup flour in a small saucepan. Stir while cooking for 3 minutes over medium-high heat; keep warm--this is the Roux.
  • In a 4-quart saucepan, add 1/2 cup butter, onion, bell pepper, celery, and green onion bottoms; cook over medium heat while stirring for 8 minutes.
  • Add paprika, peppers, garlic, and chicken bouillon. Cook 2 more minutes while stirring.
  • Add 1 quart water, and bring to a boil for 5 minutes.
  • Add reserved roux, stirring well with wire whip. Reduce heat to medium, and boil for 3 minutes.
  • Add crawfish, onion tops, and parsley; then stir in last 1/2 cup butter. Turn heat to low until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 883.1, Fat 72.7, SaturatedFat 44.4, Cholesterol 426.1, Sodium 1854, Carbohydrate 21.6, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 4, Protein 38.5

CRAWFISH ETOUFFEE



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

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Crawfish

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (remove about 1 tablespoon)
1 yellow onion, finely diced
1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups water (or more)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 small bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
white pepper
black pepper
cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning or 1 teaspoon creole seasoning
1/2 cup green onion, finely sliced
2 lbs crawfish tails, peeled cleaned with fat and juices (about 4 cups)
hot cooked white rice, for serving
chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Have all ingredients ready before you start cooking.
  • Make the roux. In a heavy pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and stir to combine. Lower the heat and continue to stir constantly until roux becomes a brown color. This should take about 20 minutes. Do not walk away while cooking at any time. Should the roux burn, start over for it is unusable.
  • Once the roux is finished, add to the pot the chopped onion and bell pepper. Stirring continuously, cook about 5 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and the 1 tablespoon tomato paste. Stir to combine.
  • Add the basil, thyme, ground peppers and Creole seasoning. To the mixture add 3 cups water and stir. Simmer on low for about 10 minutes, stirring (from the bottom of the pot) frequently. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if necessary.
  • Stir in the green onions and crawfish tails; heat through on low heat, about 10 minutes. Add additional water, if necessary.
  • Serve with hot cooked rice and garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.3, Fat 25.5, SaturatedFat 15, Cholesterol 303.5, Sodium 389.7, Carbohydrate 18.1, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.6, Protein 36.6

PREJEAN'S FAMOUS CRAWFISH ENCHILADAS RECIPE - (3.8/5)



Prejean's Famous Crawfish Enchiladas Recipe - (3.8/5) image

Provided by bsctbb

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter
1 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced bell pepper
1 1/4 cups canned Rotel tomatoes
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons granulated garlic
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 pound crawfish tails
3 cups heavy cream
4 tablespoons Blonde Roux
8 ounces Velveeta Cheese, shredded
12 (6-inch) flour tortillas
8 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • In a skillet over high heat melt butter. Add onion and pepper and sauté until transparent. Add Rotel tomatoes and simmer 2 minutes. Add cayenne, black pepper, salt, garlic, and chili powder and stir well. • Add crawfish and simmer 3 minutes. Add cream and roux. Stir continuously while bringing to a boil. Remove from heat and add Velveeta cheese. Allow to cool completely. • Preheat oven to 400 degrees • Fill crawfish mixture into tortillas and roll. Place in greased baking pan and top with cheddar cheese. • Bake 7 minutes or until golden brown. Top with remaining mixture as desired. This recipe makes 12 enchiladas - Top with Prejean's Enchilada Sauce to complete this dish.

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make all the difference in the flavor of your etouffee.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the seasonings to your taste. Etouffee is a versatile dish, so feel free to add more or less cayenne pepper, paprika, or other spices as desired.
  • Be patient. Etouffee takes time to develop its flavor. Simmer it for at least 30 minutes, or even longer if you have time.
  • Serve etouffee over rice. This is the traditional way to serve it, and it's also the best way to soak up all of the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

Crawfish etouffee is a delicious and flavorful Cajun dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. With its rich, complex flavors and tender crawfish, it's sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give crawfish etouffee a try. You won't be disappointed!

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