Jul 14 2026
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Crawfish Étouffée Recipe

Inspired by Crawdad Hole
Time50m
Serves4

A classic Louisiana dish with a rich and spicy sauce served over rice.

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Ingredients

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Crawfish Étouffée Base

Serving

Method

Crawfish Étouffée Preparation

  1. 1

    Sauté Vegetables

    In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add Garlic

    Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Make Roux

    Sprinkle the flour over the sautéed vegetables, stirring constantly for about 10-15 minutes until the roux reaches a light brown color.

  4. 4

    Add Crawfish and Spices

    Add the crawfish tails, cayenne pepper, paprika, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.

  5. 5

    Add Broth

    Gradually pour in the chicken broth, stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Serving

  1. 6

    Prepare Rice

    While the étouffée simmers, prepare the white rice according to package instructions.

  2. 7

    Serve

    Once the étouffée is thickened and flavorful, serve it over a scoop of white rice in bowls. Garnish with chopped green onions and parsley as desired.

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