Crawfish Etouffee

Directions

1. 1
   Cook rice according to directions on packaging.
2. 2
   Chop onion.
3. 3
   Chop peppers, chilli, and celery.
4. 4
   Keep or remove seeds as desired.
5. 5
   Chop green onions.
6. 6
   Chop meat.
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   Make roux by putting vegetable oil in a large, heavy saucepan, then adding flour and whisking to mix.
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   On low heat, stirring frequently, cook until roux thickens and becomes a rich mahogany color.
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   Remove from heat and set aside.
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    Meanwhile, bring stock to a boil in a separate saucepan.
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    Once you are done with the roux, melt butter in a frying pan and add onions.
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    Cook until they become translucent.
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    Then add peppers, chilli, and celery.
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    Cook about 5 minutes.
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    Then Cajun spices, celery salt, and dried basil.
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    While veggies are cooking, whisk boiling stock into roux, return to heat, and simmer about 5 minutes.
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    Stir frequently.
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    Add cooked veggies to roux and simmer another 15 minutes.
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    Add meat and cook another few minutes.
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    Serve over rice.
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    Note: seafood tends to cook quickly.
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    Pork or chicken will probably require pre-cooking.
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    Use your judgment.