How to Make Go-To Crawfish Etouffee - A Step-by-Step Guide

Crawfish etouffee is a classic Cajun dish that is both comforting and flavorful. Made with a rich and hearty roux, tender crawfish tails, and a blend of aromatic vegetables and spices, this dish is a perfect representation of Louisiana cuisine. It's a go-to recipe for many home cooks and is often served as a main dish or as a side with rice or cornbread.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed golden mushroom soup
  • ¾ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, or to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 pounds crawfish tail meat

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Melt the butter in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat, and stir in the onion, green bell pepper, green onions, and celery; cook the vegetables, stirring frequently, until the onion is translucent and the vegetables have begun to soften, about 10 minutes. Stir in the golden mushroom soup, parsley, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper, and bring the sauce to a boil.
  • Gently mix in the crawfish tail meat, and simmer until the crawfish tails are opaque, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    236 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 154mg
    • Sodium: 499mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 28mg
    • Calcium: 72mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 506mg