Crawfish Étouffée the Way Maw-Maw Made It
This rich, home-style étouffée layers a buttery roux with sweet onions, bell pepper, and garlic for deep Cajun flavor. Tender crawfish tails simmer until the sauce turns silky and peppery with a whisper of heat, perfect over rice. Crawfish Étouffée the Way Maw-Maw Made It is a nostalgic dinner for family gatherings or a cozy weekend meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crawfish Étouffée the Way Maw-Maw Made It, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 32 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 49
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
In a stockpot, melt the butter over medium heat until it starts to bubble. Add the flour to form a roux, stirring constantly to avoid or remove any lumps. Cook the roux for 5 minutes, without letting it brown.
- 2
Stir in the onions and bell peppers; cook for 10 minutes, or until the onions are translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the crawfish tails. Gradually add enough water to reach a consistency slightly thicker than soup. Season with cumin, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Calories 831.19 kcal High 42%
- Protein 24.99 g Good Source 50%
- Carbohydrate 50.51 g 18%
- Total Fat 56.49 g High 72%
- Saturated Fat 32.92 g High 165%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 285.99 mg High 95%
- Sodium 321.72 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 8.01 g Good Source 29%
- Total Sugars 8.4 g --
- Added Sugars 2.82 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 272.12 mg Good Source 21%
- Iron 6.63 mg Good Source 37%
- Potassium 1139.44 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin A 108.12 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 31.02 mg Good Source 34%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Crawfish Étouffée the Way Maw Maw Made It is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Butter, Crawfish, and Diced Yellow Onion. Each serving provides about 831.19 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crawfish Étouffée the Way Maw-Maw Made It?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Crawfish Étouffée the Way Maw-Maw Made It made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Crawfish, Diced Yellow Onion, Garlic. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Crawfish Étouffée the Way Maw-Maw Made It?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Crawfish Étouffée the Way Maw-Maw Made It?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 831.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crawfish Étouffée the Way Maw-Maw Made It easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Crawfish Étouffée the Way Maw-Maw Made It healthy?
- Crawfish Étouffée the Way Maw-Maw Made It has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 831.19 calories and 24.99 g of protein, or 50% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 321.72 mg (14% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 32.92 g (165% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.82 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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