Crayfish Etouffee

13 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 6 Tbsp. butter
  • 2 c. chopped onion
  • 2 medium cloves garlic, minced (1/2 tsp.)
  • 2 Tbsp. green pepper, chopped
  • 1/4 c. celery, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. minced parsley (1 tsp. dry)
  • 2 Tbsp. green onion, chopped fine
  • 1 lb. or 2 1/2 c. crayfish meat
  • 1 crt. or 1/4 c. crayfish fat
  • 1 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp. red pepper
  • Cooked rice

Directions

  1. 1
    Melt butter in iron skillet or heavy pot.
  2. 2
    Saute onions, garlic, green pepper and celery until onions are clear.
  3. 3
    Add 1/8 cup water and simmer covered until vegetables are tender
  4. 4
    (about 15 minutes). Add crayfish fat and cook covered for 15 minutes on very low heat.
  5. 5
    Stir occasionally.
  6. 6
    Add tails and other seasonings. Cook 15 minutes.
  7. 7
    Add green onions and parsley and cook 5 minutes for seasoning to blend.
  8. 8
    Makes 4-5 servings.
  9. 9
    Serve with rice.
  10. 10
    Can add 1 tablespoon of flour to thicken.

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