Jul 09 2026
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Mahi Mahi Ètouffèe Recipe

Inspired by Bubba
Time45m
Serves4

Blackened Mahi over crawfish ètouffèe and white rice.

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Ingredients

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For the Blackened Mahi Mahi

For the White Rice

Method

For the Blackened Mahi Mahi

  1. 1

    Prepare the Mahi Mahi

    Pat the Mahi Mahi fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides of the fillets with Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Cook the Mahi Mahi

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned Mahi Mahi fillets. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until the fish is cooked through and has a blackened crust. Remove from skillet and set aside.

For the Crawfish Étouffée

  1. 3

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In the same skillet used for the Mahi Mahi, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

  2. 4

    Add Garlic and Flour

    Stir in the minced garlic and flour. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly to form a roux.

  3. 5

    Add Broth and Crawfish

    Gradually add the chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps. Once the mixture is smooth, add the crawfish tails, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Stir well to combine.

  4. 6

    Simmer the Étouffée

    Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  5. 7

    Finish with Green Onions

    Just before serving, stir in the sliced green onions into the étouffée.

For the White Rice

  1. 8

    Cook the Rice

    In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add the white rice and salt. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 18-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it stand covered for 5 minutes.

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