Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBeauxJax CrafthouseCrawfish Etoufee Recipe

Crawfish Etoufee Recipe

Time1h
Serves6

Louisiana light roux etoufee over white rice and topped with sautéed crawfish tails. Complimentary dishware included.

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Ingredients

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For the Etouffee

For the Rice

Method

Preparation of Rice

  1. 1

    Cook the Rice

    In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the 2 cups of white rice and salt to taste. Stir, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Cook for about 18-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.

Preparation of Etouffee

  1. 2

    Make the Roux

    In a large skillet or pot, melt 1 cup of butter over medium heat. Gradually whisk in 1 cup of all-purpose flour, stirring constantly. Continue to cook the roux, stirring frequently, until it turns a light brown color, about 15-20 minutes.

  2. 3

    Sauté the Vegetables

    Add the finely chopped onion, green bell pepper, and celery to the roux. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

  3. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    Stir in the chicken broth, tomato paste, Cajun seasoning, bay leaves, and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  4. 5

    Add Crawfish

    After 30 minutes, stir in the crawfish tails and simmer for another 5-10 minutes until they are heated through.

  5. 6

    Garnish

    Remove the bay leaves and serve the etouffee over the prepared white rice. Garnish with chopped green onions.

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