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Crawfish Platter Recipe

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@pappadeauxseafoodkitchen

Jul 20 2025

1h

Serves 4

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Make Crawfish Platter in just 1h . Fried crawfish & crawfish etouffee

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Ingredients

Fried Crawfish

Crawfish Étouffée

Preparation

Fried Crawfish

1. Prepare the Crawfish

Rinse the crawfish tails under cold water and drain.

2. Set Up Dredging Station

In one bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. In another bowl, pour buttermilk.

3. Dredge the Crawfish

Dip crawfish tails in buttermilk, then coat in the flour mixture.

4. Fry the Crawfish

Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry the crawfish in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Crawfish Étouffée

5. Make the Roux

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until it turns a deep brown color.

6. Add Vegetables

Add onion, green bell pepper, and celery to the roux. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.

7. Add Crawfish and Seasoning

Stir in garlic, crawfish tails, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes.

8. Add Broth

Gradually add chicken broth, stirring continuously. Bring to a simmer and let it cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

9. Serve

Serve the crawfish étouffée over cooked rice, garnished with sliced green onions.

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