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
- 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
- Protein 24.99 g Good Source
- Carbs 50.51 g Moderate
- Total Fat 56.49 g High
- Saturated Fat 32.92 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 285.99 mg High
- Sodium 321.81 mg Moderate
- Fiber 8.01 g Good Source
- Sugar 8.4 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 2.82 g Moderate
- Calcium 505.61 mg Good Source
- Iron 6.63 mg Good Source
- Potassium 1139.87 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 220.84 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 54.54 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
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.
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