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Easy Crawfish Tail Etouffee

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This is a basic recipe – easy to double or triple. Using frozen crawfish tails makes this a quick easy meal. You can also substitute shrimp!

Ingredients

  • 1 package Crawfish Tail Meat, Frozen (or Small Frozen Cooked Shrimp)
  • ¼ pounds Butter (NOT Oleo Or Margarine)
  • ⅓ cups Onions, Fresh Minced
  • 1 whole Bell Pepper (color Your Choice)
  • 1-½ teaspoon Cajun Seasoning (or See Recipe Below)
  • ½ cups Water
  • 2 whole Tomatoes, Fresh, Finely Diced

Preparation

Thaw frozen crawfish in fridge overnight or covered in cool water (in sealed package). You can also use small shrimp if desired.

In large skillet, melt butter then saute onions and bell peppers. When soft, add Cajun seasoning (Tony Chachere’s, Bernard’s, Richard’s, Zatarains or use recipe below) and water, tomatoes and crawfish. Simmer in skillet with lid on for 10 minutes. Turn off heat and let stand for 10 minutes.

Double or triple recipe for more servings.

Serve over warm rice or mashed potatoes.

CAJUN SEASONING

2 cups sea salt (or table salt)
3 tablespoons black pepper
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoon dried parsley flakes (crushed)
4 tablespoons ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 tablespoons chili powder

This is a large batch. Combine all ingredients, mixing well; store in an airtight container.

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sue siegmund on 3.24.2015

Okay I made this. Using the recipe on the package, which is similar to this, and not very precise. Don’t we need a little flour in here? this is more like a creole recipe.

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ADashOfInsanity on 8.9.2009

Oh boy…does this look delicious!

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