Creole Crawfish Rice Dressing
Creole Crawfish Rice Dressing blends sweet, tender crawfish tails with aromatic trinity vegetables, ground beef, and toasted pecans for a richly seasoned bite in every forkful. Creole spices and fresh herbs add warmth and depth, making it a standout side for holiday tables or a festive weekend dinner alongside roasted meats.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan; stir in the rice. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
- 3
Meanwhile, combine the ground beef, celery, onion, bell peppers, and garlic in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until the beef is evenly browned and the vegetables are tender.
- 4
Stir the cooked rice, crawfish tails, green onions, pecans, and butter into the ground beef mixture; season with Creole seasoning and black pepper. Keep cooking until everything is well combined, about 3 minutes; transfer to the prepared baking dish.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 25 minutes. Garnish with parsley.
- Calories 346.35 kcal Moderate
- Protein 24.5 g Good Source
- Carbs 23.24 g Moderate
- Total Fat 17.71 g High
- Saturated Fat 4.75 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 139.78 mg High
- Sodium 210.11 mg Moderate
- Fiber 2.02 g Low Source
- Sugar 4.5 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 1.23 g Low Source
- Calcium 113.62 mg Low Source
- Iron 4.57 mg Good Source
- Potassium 342.05 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 51.68 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 12.79 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Creole Crawfish Rice Dressing is a Cajun and Creole side dish recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins, serves 12, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Celery, and Chopped Pecans. Each serving provides about 346.35 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creole Crawfish Rice Dressing?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Creole Crawfish Rice Dressing made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Celery, Chopped Pecans, Crawfish. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creole Crawfish Rice Dressing?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 346.35 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creole Crawfish Rice Dressing easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 5 steps.
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