CRAWFISH STEW FOR A CROWD

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This is a GREAT recipe to serve about 30 people. We have made it at church suppers, for tailgaiting parties, patio parties and various other get togethers and it always gets a good review. We serve it over rice AND the recipe can easily be reduced to feed a much smaller crowd.

Provided by Sherrybeth

Categories     Stew

Time 2h

Yield 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 lbs crawfish tails
20 onions, chopped
5 bell peppers, chopped
10 tablespoons flour
3 cups shallots, chopped
1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
salt, pepper and Tabasco to taste
cooking oil
water
cooked rice (hot)

Steps:

  • In a pot big enough to hold 20 lbs. (roaster or dutch oven is one way to do it), heat 1/8 inch of oil (if your crawfish tails don't have much 'fat' on them, you might wish to add a little more oil).
  • Fry crawfish in the oil, one layer at a time, until they become crusty, but not brown. Remove the crawfish from the oil and drain on paper towels.
  • Once all of the crawfish are fried, add the onion and peppers to the oil and saute' them until they are clear. You can add more oil if you need to.
  • Return the crawfish tails to the pot with the onions and peppers. Add the flour, slowly, stirring until smooth and adding more oil if needed to help make the mixture smooth.
  • Gradually add water until mixture becomes like a stew consistency.
  • Stir in shallots, parsley and seasonings and bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly to prevent sticking.
  • Boil rapidly for 10 minutes.
  • Turn off, cool slightly and serve OR if you are serving it later, after it has cooled, place it in the refrigerator and reheat before serving.
  • Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.3, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 161.7, Sodium 99.6, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 3.6, Protein 24

Mercy Manji
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This stew is a bit spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper if you don't like spicy food.


Kulsum Bibi
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I'm not a big fan of crawfish, but I really enjoyed this stew. The flavors were well-balanced and the crawfish were cooked perfectly.


Totter Preston
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This stew is a great way to get your kids to eat seafood. My kids love the crawfish and they always ask for seconds.


Josephine Jagba
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I'm a big fan of seafood stews and this one is no exception. The crawfish are tender and juicy, and the broth is flavorful and rich.


Tarekur Rahman
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This stew is a great make-ahead meal. I often make it on the weekend and then reheat it during the week for a quick and easy dinner.


Lana bb73
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my taste. I also love that it's easy to scale up or down, depending on how many people I'm cooking for.


Bright Otoo
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This stew is a great way to impress your guests. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to be a hit.


Prisca Edward
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I've tried many crawfish stew recipes and this one is by far the best. The flavor is amazing and the crawfish are cooked perfectly. I highly recommend it.


Ail ail
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This stew is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love that I can use frozen crawfish, which makes it a great meal to have on hand for busy weeknights.


Rashed Raj
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I made this stew for my family and they loved it! The kids especially loved the crawfish. I will definitely be making this again.


MD DALWAR
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This stew is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend it.


Aami aali
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I've made this stew several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the addition of corn and potatoes. It makes the stew hearty and filling.


Marilyn Coello
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This stew is a great way to use up leftover crawfish. I made a big batch and froze some for later. It's a great meal to have on hand for a quick and easy dinner.


faama siidow
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I'm not a big fan of crawfish, but I really enjoyed this stew. The flavors were well-balanced and the crawfish were cooked perfectly.


Deena R
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This is my go-to recipe for crawfish stew. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love that I can adjust the spice level to my liking.


Miss Miller
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I made this stew for a potluck and it was a huge success! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. The stew was flavorful and the crawfish were tender and juicy.


Adegbite Alimah
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This crawfish stew was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the flavor and the crawfish were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.