Heather's Crawfish Etouffee

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I am from Louisiana and one of the specialty dishes here is crawfish étouffée. This is a simple dish with bold flavor. Enjoy!

Submitted by Heather W
Updated on October 7, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

  • 4 cups water

  • 2 cups long-grain white rice

  • ½ cup margarine

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup

  • ½ cup water, or as needed

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • cayenne pepper to taste

  • 1 pound peeled crawfish tails

Directions

  1. Combine 4 cups water and rice in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover; reduce heat to low. Simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.

  2. While rice is cooking, melt margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook and stir until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook 1 minute.

  3. Add cream of mushroom soup and 1/2 cup water to skillet; stir to combine. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper; stir in crawfish tails. Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add water to thin sauce as needed. Serve over rice.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

703 Calories
29g Fat
85g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 703
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g 37%
Saturated Fat 5g 27%
Cholesterol 121mg 40%
Sodium 856mg 37%
Total Carbohydrate 85g 31%
Dietary Fiber 2g 9%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 24g 49%
Vitamin C 28mg 31%
Calcium 111mg 9%
Iron 6mg 33%
Potassium 493mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.