Crawfish Etouffee

Recipe Courtesy of Emeril Lagasse

Show: Emeril LiveEpisode: Louisiana Favorites

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (54)

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Cook Time:
30 min
Level:
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Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 30 min
Total:: 40 min

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Ingredients

1 stick butter
2 cups chopped onions
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green bell peppers
1 pound peeled crawfish tails
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon flour
1 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
Pinch of cayenne
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
3 tablespoons chopped green onions

Directions

In a large saute pan over medium high heat, melt the butter. Add the onions, celery, and bell peppers and saute until the vegetables are wilted, about 10 to 12 minutes. Add the crawfish, garlic, and bay leaves and reduce the heat to medium. Cook the crawfish for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Dissolve the flour in the water. Add the crawfish mixture. Season with salt and cayenne. Stir until the mixture thickens, about 4 minutes. Stir in the parsley and green onions and continue cooking for 2 minutes. Serve over steamed rice.

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Charmell Dallas, TX 07-08-2009
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"Classy Cajun"
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Classy Cajun dish that was quick and easy to make! Thanks so much! I was on line and searched for a dish with crawfish and... this one sounded great and easy! I followed the recipe step by step with no substitutions. Added a bit of family secret cajun season and there you have it! We loved it! This was a great dish that even a first time cook could do it with ease.... This recipe is a keeper. Who said you couldn't make a great dinner quick and easy.......Read more
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navoda Prairieville, LA 04-19-2009
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C+ Be sure to add some Tony's
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I'm from south LA and I grew up eating Crawfish Etouffee. This is a simple recipe that doesn't take much time to prepare,... but it needs a little more spice. Add some Tony's and its a real treat.Read more
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Sterling Denver, CO 02-12-2009
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Best Etouffee and like what I grew up on.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is the best Etouffee. There are lots of recipes for this and most over do it. The only thing that helps make it better... is "Paul Prudhomme's Seafood Magic" Seasoning. The stuff is great. It is MSG free and tasty. Just always remember to salt this dish LAST. The crawfish give off salt and if you use a seasoning salt like Paul Prudhomme's you do not want to over do it. This recipe is what my mom taught me to cook and we are Acadians. Diced (green)bell pepper always helps the flavor. Super Wal-marts sell 1lb packs of crawafish tails in the frozen seafood section. If yours does not have it; they can order it. They sell a Louisiana brand. Smart Balance Butter spread is a great butter replacement. It taste great and is good for you. It does not affect the dishes flavor.Read more
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Anonymous 03-17-2008
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A MUST!!!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Quite simply, your taste buds will thank-you for making it!
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Keith Tucson, AZ 08-29-2007
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Excellent and Easy Etouffee
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I tried this recipe and the result was excellent. I fed it to a native of New Orleans and he loved it!!
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Rise Springtown, TX 07-21-2007
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Cajun yumminess!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I just adore this recipe, who would think making etoufee could be so easy! Whenever I make this the family just raves not... only for the fabulous taste but also for the plate presentation. The first time I saw this on Food Network, he showed that if you rinse a coffee cup with water, then put the rice in it then plop it over in the center of the plate or bowl the rice will slide out in that form, then put the etoufee around the rice, it looks just like the restaurants serve. Such a great dish with very little effort!Read more