Tammi’s Crawfish Etoufee

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 0
Tammi's Crawfish Etoufee
in Seafood

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 pound frozen raw crawfish
1 cup chopped green onion
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon Creole-style seasoning
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
360
Sugar
3g
Fat
31g
Crawfish etouffee is a traditional Cajun dish that originated in Louisiana. Etouffee is French for 'smothered' and refers to the technique of cooking seafood or meat in a rich, flavorful sauce made with onions, peppers, and celery. In this recipe, frozen raw crawfish are smothered in a creamy sauce made with garlic, mushrooms, half-and-half, and Creole-style seasoning. Tammi's Crawfish Etouffee is a family recipe that has been passed down through generations and is a favorite among Louisiana locals and visitors alike. Serve this dish with rice or pasta for a hearty and satisfying meal.

Instructions

1.In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat until the butter is melted and the oil is hot.
2.Add the garlic powder and mushrooms to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are soft.
3.Add the crawfish and green onions to the skillet and cook for 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the crawfish are fully cooked.
4.Stir in the Parmesan cheese, parsley, half-and-half, crushed red pepper, and Creole-style seasoning until well combined.
5.Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
6.Simmer the etouffee over low heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thick and creamy.
7.Serve the etouffee hot over rice or pasta.

PROS

Tammi’s Crawfish Etouffee is a flavorful and comforting seafood dish that is easy to prepare and perfect for a quick dinner.

Crawfish are a good source of protein and are low in fat and calories.

CONS

Crawfish can be difficult to find depending on your location.

This recipe contains dairy and may not be suitable for those with lactose intolerance or dairy allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Crawfish are a good source of high-quality protein and essential minerals such as iron and selenium.
They are also low in fat and calories compared to other types of seafood.
Garlic has been linked to boosting immunity and reducing the risk of certain types of cancer.

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