Girl, let me tell you about this mouthwatering Louisiana recipe that’s been passed down through generations – a rich and savory Cajun Seafood Étouffée that’ll have your taste buds doing the Second Line! Trust me, once you serve this at your dinner table, your family will be begging for seconds.
This dish brings together succulent crawfish (or shrimp if you prefer), a perfectly balanced roux, and the holy trinity of Cajun cooking – onions, celery, and bell peppers. It’s pure Louisiana magic in a pot, honey!
Ingredients (serves 6):
– 2 lbs crawfish tail meat (or large shrimp)
– 1 cup butter
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 2 medium onions, diced
– 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
– 1 green bell pepper, diced
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 cups seafood stock
– 2 bay leaves
– 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
– Hot sauce to taste
– Green onions for garnish
– Cooked white rice
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Instructions:
1. First things first – let’s make that roux! Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat and gradually whisk in flour. Keep stirring (and don’t you dare stop, sugar!) until it turns a beautiful chocolate brown color, about 15-20 minutes.
1. Add your trinity (onions, celery, and bell peppers) to the roux. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute. The smell right now? Heaven!
1. Slowly pour in the seafood stock, stirring constantly. Add bay leaves and Cajun seasoning. Let it simmer for about 15 minutes until it starts to thicken.
1. Add your crawfish (or shrimp) and cook for another 5-7 minutes until heated through. Season with salt, pepper, and hot sauce to taste.
1. Serve this beauty over a bed of fluffy white rice and garnish with green onions.
Honey, I’m telling you – this dish is pure Southern comfort on a plate! The secret is in the roux – don’t rush it, let it develop that deep, rich color. That’s what gives this étouffée its signature flavor that’ll have everyone thinking you’ve been cooking Cajun food all your life!
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Until next time, laissez les bons temps rouler! (That’s “let the good times roll” for my non-Louisiana folks!) 💋
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