Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCrawford's RestaurantGallon Of Etouffee Recipe

Gallon Of Etouffee Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves16

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Spices and Seasoning

Thickening

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Chop Vegetables

    Dice the onion, green bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare Protein

    Slice the andouille sausage and chop the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Make the Roux

    In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Gradually whisk in the flour, stirring continuously until the mixture turns a deep brown color (about 20-30 minutes).

  2. 4

    Sauté Vegetables

    Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the roux. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are soft.

  3. 5

    Add Protein

    Stir in the sliced andouille sausage and chicken pieces, cooking until the chicken is browned (about 5-7 minutes).

  4. 6

    Season the Mixture

    Add the Cajun seasoning, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

  5. 7

    Add Broth

    Pour in the chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat and let it cook for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  6. 8

    Add Shrimp

    In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the shrimp and cook until they are pink and opaque.

Serving

  1. 9

    Garnish and Serve

    Remove from heat, discard bay leaves, and serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions and parsley over rice or with crusty bread.

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