Delicious Crawfish Etouffee Recipe

This Crawfish Etouffee recipe is a classic Louisiana dish that is sure to impress your guests. Made with a flavorful roux, fresh vegetables, and tender crawfish tails, this dish is perfect for a cozy night in or a special occasion.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound peeled crawfish tails
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Cooked white rice, for serving
• Chopped green onions, for garnish

Directions

1. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour to make a roux, stirring constantly until the mixture is a light caramel color.
2. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the skillet. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in crawfish tails, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Serve the etouffee over cooked white rice, garnished with chopped green onions.

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