Rice Cooker Crawfish Tails

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 13
Rice Cooker Crawfish Tails Recipe
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
1 green bell pepper , diced
1 small onion , diced
1 bunch green onions , diced
1 pound peeled crawfish tails
1 can chicken broth
1 can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
4 tablespoons margarine
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning , or to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
386
Sugar
3g
Fat
12g
Crawfish tails cooked in a rice cooker make for a delicious one-pot meal. The dish is packed with flavors and spices that are typical of Cajun cuisine. Crawfish, also known as crayfish, are a type of small crustacean that are found in freshwater. They are considered a delicacy in many parts of the Southern United States, especially Louisiana. Crawfish tails are the perfect size for this dish, making them easy to cook and eat. This recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or for feeding a crowd at a party.

Instructions

1.Rinse rice under cold water and drain. In a rice cooker, add rice, green bell pepper, onion, green onions, crawfish tails, chicken broth, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, margarine, parsley, and cajun seasoning.
2.Turn on rice cooker and let it cook until done. Stir the mixture, making sure the crawfish tails are evenly distributed before serving.

PROS

This dish is quick and easy to make.

Using a rice cooker ensures perfectly cooked rice every time.

It’s a one-pot meal, so there’s less cleaning up to do!

CONS

This recipe calls for crawfish, which can be difficult to find outside of Louisiana.

If you are not a fan of spicy food, you may want to reduce the amount of cajun seasoning.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Crawfish contains high levels of protein, vitamin B12 and iron.
Iron helps in forming red blood cells that carry oxygen throughout the body. Vitamin B12 is essential for a healthy brain and nervous system. Protein is important for the growth and repair of tissues in the body.

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