Crawfish Etouffée

One of the Cajun classics – Louisiana-style Crawfish Etouffée – is made Whole30 compatible with a few ingredients swaps. The spicy, hearty dish can be served over riced cauliflower. This dish is simple to make Whole30 compatible, as I’ve done here, and you can make it year-round if you pick up frozen crawfish tails at your local Walmart. In Seattle, that’s my go-to spot for Louisiana crawfish, which I frequently add to my gumbo, too. Crawfish is a great protein source, and buying frozen crawfish means you don’t have to mess with the cleaning and peeling process.

Author: Pesto & Potatoes

Meal Type: Eggs Free

Cuisine: Other

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 225 kcal per serving

Ingredients

4 tablespoons - ghee
2 tablespoons - cassava flour
1 - onion
1 - green bell pepper
2 stalks - celery
1 14.5- ounce can - diced tomatoes
2 cups - vegetable broth
2 tablespoons - Cajun seasoning
12 ounces - crawfish tails
Green onions
Fresh parsley
Louisiana hot sauce

Instructions

In a large skillet heated over medium-high, melt ghee. Whisk in cassava flour and reduce heat to medium, cooking and stirring occasionally, to make a roux. You want it to be just lighter than peanut butter.
Add in onion, bell pepper and celery, and cook for about 8 minutes, until vegetables are softened. Stir frequently with a wooden spoon and scrap the bottom of the pan to keep roux from burning or clumping.
Add in drained, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 5 minutes, until etouffee starts to thicken. Drain excess water off crawfish tails, as needed, and add the tails into the pan. Stir and continue simmering for about 15 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning – you might want to add extra salt, pepper or smoked paprika. Serve over riced cauliflower for Whole30 or cooked rice, as desired. Garnish with chopped green onions and fresh parsley. Increase the heat with a few dashes of Louisiana hot sauce.

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