Jul 14 2026
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Crispy Creole Etouffee Recipe

Inspired by Crawford's Restaurant
Time50m
Serves4

Bowl of Homemade Crawfish Etouffee topped with Crispy Bitesized Shrimp

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Ingredients

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Crawfish Etouffee Base

Crispy Shrimp Topping

Method

Crawfish Etouffee Base

  1. 1

    Prepare the Base

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

  2. 2

    Add Garlic and Tomato Paste

    Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the tomato paste and stir to combine, cooking for another 2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Combine Crawfish and Broth

    Add the crawfish tails to the pot along with the chicken broth. Stir in the Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  4. 4

    Finish the Etouffee

    Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Crispy Shrimp Topping

  1. 5

    Prepare Shrimp Breading

    In a bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, and a pinch of salt. In another bowl, whisk together the beaten egg and milk.

  2. 6

    Coat the Shrimp

    Dip each shrimp in the egg mixture, then coat with the flour-cornmeal mixture, pressing gently to adhere.

  3. 7

    Fry the Shrimp

    In a deep skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot. Fry the coated shrimp in batches for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

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