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Cajun Crawfish Étouffée
Indulge in the rich flavors of Louisiana with this classic Cajun Crawfish Étouffée recipe. This hearty dish is made with succulent crawfish, the holy trinity of Cajun cooking (onions, bell peppers, and celery), and a blend of aromatic spices. Serve over steaming hot rice for a truly authentic experience. This recipe is perfect for special occasions or a cozy night in with friends and family.
Time Cook
25
Level
Intermediate
Calories
520
Allergens
Shellfish, Gluten
Ingredients
1 pound
Crawfish
120 Calories
4 tablespoons
Unsalted Butter
300 Calories
1 medium
Onion
45 Calories
1 medium
Bell Pepper
49 Calories
2 stalks
Celery
10 Calories
3 cloves
Garlic
15 Calories
1 teaspoon
Cajun Seasoning
5 Calories
1/2 teaspoon
Paprika
2 Calories
1/4 teaspoon
Cayenne Pepper
1 Calories
1/2 teaspoon
Salt
0 Calories
1/4 teaspoon
Black Pepper
1 Calories
2 tablespoons
All-Purpose Flour
10 Calories
1 cup
Chicken Broth
100 Calories
1/2 cup
Heavy Cream
100 Calories
1/4 cup
Scallions
20 Calories
4 cups
Cooked Rice
600 Calories
Step-by-Step Instructions
1
Melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the crawfish and cook until they're lightly browned, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the crawfish from the skillet and set them aside.
2
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the garlic, Cajun seasoning, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
4
Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
5
Gradually add the chicken broth and heavy cream to the skillet, whisking constantly. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes.
6
Add the cooked crawfish back to the skillet and stir to coat them with the étouffée sauce.
7
Serve the Cajun Crawfish Étouffée over steaming hot rice and garnish with chopped scallions and a dash of paprika.
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