Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
0.5 cup

unsalted butter

melted

1 unit

onion

chopped

0.5 cup

celery

finely chopped

1 cup

green bell pepper

chopped

4 unit

garlic cloves

minced

2 unit

tomatoes

diced

2 lbs

crawfish tails

peeled

1 tsp

salt

1 tsp

ground black pepper

1 tbsp

cajun seasoning

1 tsp

thyme

1 tsp

onion powder

0.5 tsp

white pepper

0.5 tsp

hot sauce

to taste

3 tbsp

flour

1.5 cup

fish stock

1 cup

green onion

finely chopped

1 cup

fresh parsley

chopped

1 cup

rice

hot cooked

Step 1
~5 min

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2
~5 min

Add onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet.

Step 3
~5 min

Stir constantly for 5 minutes, until softened.

Step 4
~5 min

Stir in crawfish, salt, black pepper, cajun seasoning, thyme, onion powder, white pepper, and hot sauce.

Step 5
~5 min

Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6
~5 min

Stir in flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes to create a roux.

Step 7
~5 min

Gradually stir in fish or chicken stock.

Step 8
~5 min

Cook over low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.

Step 9
~5 min

Stir in green onion and parsley.

Step 10
~5 min

Cook for 3 minutes.

Step 11
~5 min

Serve hot over cooked rice.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of hot sauce and cajun seasoning to your desired spice level.

Serve with a side of crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day in advance

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong, savory
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with crusty bread.

Serve with a green salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Coleslaw
Cornbread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Louisiana, USA

Cultural Significance

A staple of Cajun cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Mardi Gras
Crawfish Boils

Occasion Tags

Dinner party
Casual meal
Festive occasion

Popularity Score

75/100

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