Cajun Ninja Crawfish Etouffee Recipe
Want to try a delicious Louisiana dish? Try this Cajun Ninja Crawfish Etouffee Recipe. It's a Southern recipe that's full of flavour. But what exactly is it?
Ingredients
- 1 lb Louisiana Crawfish
- ½ cup Unsalted Butter
- 1 Stick Celery (Chopped)
- 1 Medium White Onion (Chopped)
- ½ Red Bell Pepper (Chopped)
- ½ Green Bell Pepper (Chopped)
- 2 Cloves Garlic (Chopped)
- ½ Bunch Green Onions (Chopped)
- ½ tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
- ⅛ teaspoon Salt
- ⅛ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- ¼ cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 ½ cups Hot Water (Add more water if needed)
Instructions
- Start by heating a saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Chop celery, onion, bell peppers, and green onions.
- Melt 1/2 cup of butter in the pan over medium heat. Increase heat to medium, and add chopped veggies.
- Add Cayenne Pepper, Cajun Seasoning, and Salt. Cook for 15-20 minutes.
- After 15-20 minutes, add garlic, cook for 10 minutes.
- Move veggies aside, mix in 1/4 cup of flour. Stir until flour blends, sauté for 25-30 minutes. Be cautious; reduce high heat if needed.
- Cook rice while sautéing. Heat 1 1/2 cups of water in the microwave. Add a bit of hot water, and stir until creamy.
- Add Crawfish and remaining hot water, and mix. Bring to a gentle boil, cover, simmer for 15-20 minutes. For thinner sauce, add a bit more water.
- Remove from heat, and serve with white rice.
Notes
- Don't rush the roux. Simmer it for a deep, nutty flavour.
- Fresh crawfish tails make a big difference.
- Adjust the Cajun seasoning to your taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 242kcal