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Yummly
June 4, 2025
Crawfish Étouffée is a Louisiana favorite in the Cajun-Creole tradition. Here, crawfish (also known as crayfish, crawdads, or mudbugs) are smothered in a spicy Cajun sauce before being served over a hot bowl of rice. If you can't find crawfish, you can substitute lobster or shrimp.
$5.95 / Serving 
Estimated Price / Serving
22 Ingredients
EASY
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Crawfish Étouffée
ByYummly
Instructions
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Start by making a roux: In a large, heavy saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter and whisk in flour to combine. Cook until the roux is a shade darker than peanut butter and you smell a faint nutty aroma.
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Add onions and cook for 2 minutes, then add celery, bell pepper, jalapeño, garlic, and thyme. Cook until vegetables are soft, about 3 minutes.
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Add tomatoes, stock, crab boil, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, Creole seasoning, granulated garlic, and kosher salt. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook uncovered for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Add crawfish tails, juice of half a lemon, hot sauce, green onions, and parsley and cook for 15 minutes over medium heat, stirring often. Remove from heat and add remaining butter until combined.
14.78 g
Carbs
15.55 g
Fat
24.32 g
Protein
590.42 kcal
Calories
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Diet at a Glance
Low Fat
Low Sugar
Low Carb
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Nutrition Per Serving
Energy
590 kcal(30%)
Total Fat
16 g(24%)
Saturated
9 g(57%)
Trans
0 g(0%)
Unsaturated
0 g(2%)
Cholesterol
133 mg(44%)
Total Carbs
15 g(5%)
Fiber
2 g(8%)
Sugars
2 g(6%)
Proteins
24 g(49%)
Sodium
1,436 mg(60%)
Polyunsaturated
1 g(0%)
Monounsaturated
4 g(0%)
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Glycemic Analysis
Glycemic Index 4 Moderate
Glycemic Load 0 Low
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