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Crawfish Étouffée

Smothered crawfish tails served over rice.

40 minutes
Serves 4
Dinner

Instructions

  1. 1

    Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery, sautéing until very tender (about 10 minutes).

  2. 2

    Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir continuously for 3-4 minutes to make a blond roux.

  4. 4

    Slowly whisk in the stock to create a smooth, rich sauce. Bring to a simmer.

  5. 5

    Gently fold in the crawfish tails and season generously with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.

  6. 6

    Simmer for 10-15 minutes until crawfish are cooked through and tender. Serve smothered over warm rice.

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