Heather's Crawfish Étouffée

Heather's Crawfish Étouffée
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    35 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    50 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    64

A taste of Louisiana in every bite! This Crawfish Étouffée is a symphony of rich, savory flavors, featuring tender crawfish simmered in a creamy, seasoned sauce, served over fluffy rice. A comforting and unforgettable dish that brings the heart of the South to your table.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    85 g
  • Cholesterol
    121 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    24 g
  • Saturated Fat
    5 g
  • Sodium
    856 mg
  • Sugar
    4 g
  • Fat
    29 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
20 mins

Combine 4 cups water and rice in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover; reduce heat to low. Simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed. (15-20 minutes)

02

Step
16 mins

Meanwhile, melt margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook and stir until tender. (10-15 minutes). Stir in garlic; cook 1 minute.

03

Step
20 mins

Add cream of mushroom soup and ½ cup water to skillet; stir to combine. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper; stir in crawfish tails. Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add water to thin sauce as needed. Serve over rice.

For a richer flavor, consider using butter instead of margarine.
Fresh crawfish tails will elevate the dish, but frozen works well too; just ensure they are fully thawed before adding.
Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to control the level of spice to your preference.
Serve with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for added freshness.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 21 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (9)
  • Bella Durgan

    This recipe was so easy to follow and the étouffée was absolutely delicious! My family loved it!

  • Colby Mraz

    I used shrimp instead of crawfish and it was still amazing!

  • Corine Mcdermott

    I found the cream of mushroom soup made it a bit too thick. Next time, I'll try using half the can and adding a bit more water.

  • Ezequiel Franey

    This is now my go-to crawfish étouffée recipe. So glad I found it!

  • Dorris Brakus

    I added a splash of hot sauce for an extra kick. Will definitely make this again!

  • Patsy Turcotte

    The flavor is spot on! Tastes just like the étouffée I had in New Orleans.

  • Camille Hoeger

    The instructions were clear, and the cooking times were accurate. Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe!

  • Carli Mraz

    I've made this recipe several times now, and it always turns out great. It's a real crowd-pleaser!

  • Jaden Lang

    Great recipe! I added a bit of thyme and bay leaf to the sauce for added depth of flavor.

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