Jul 17 2026
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Crawfish Or Shrimp Etoufee Recipe

Inspired by The Big Easy NC
Time1h
Serves4

Choice of plump Louisiana crawfish or shrimp, sautéed in a butter roux and veggies, served over seasoned rice.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Make the Roux

    In a large heavy pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Gradually whisk in the flour, stirring constantly until the mixture turns a deep brown color, about 15-20 minutes.

  2. 2

    Sauté the Vegetables

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

  3. 3

    Add Crawfish or Shrimp

    Stir in the crawfish or shrimp and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add Stock and Seasonings

    Slowly pour in the chicken or seafood stock while stirring. Add thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.

  5. 5

    Simmer

    Reduce the heat to low and let the etouffee simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Serve the etouffee over a bed of cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions and parsley.

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