How to Make Louisiana Crawfish Étouffée - A Step-by-Step Guide

Originating from the vibrant and diverse culinary culture of Louisiana, Crawfish Étouffée is a beloved dish that perfectly embodies the state's rich history and flavors. This traditional Creole dish is a staple in Cajun cooking and is celebrated for its robust and comforting flavors that come together in a tantalizingly spicy and savory gravy.

The star ingredient of this dish is the crawfish, a freshwater crustacean that is abundant in the bayous and swamps of Louisiana. Known for its...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups long grain white rice
  • 7 cups water, divided
  • ¾ cup butter
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons canned tomato sauce
  • 1 pound crawfish tails
  • 6 green onions, chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 ½ tablespoons Cajun seasoning, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Combine rice and 6 cups water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • While rice cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until transparent. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in tomato sauce and remaining 1 cup water. Add crawfish tails and bring to a simmer.
  • Stir in green onions and season with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer until crawfish is cooked through but not tough, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Serve étouffée over cooked rice.
  • Nutrition

    636 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 142mg
    • Sodium: 635mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 83g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 79mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 438mg