Crawfish Shrimp And Lump Crabmeat Etouffee Recipe

Indulge in this decadent Crawfish, Shrimp, and Lump Crabmeat Étouffée! This rich and flavorful Louisiana classic is easier to make than you think. Featuring succulent seafood simmered in a creamy, spicy sauce, it's perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight treat. No crawfish? No problem! Easily adapt this recipe using shrimp and crab only. Recipe courtesy of Tabasco guest chef Stanley Dry.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 377.6 kcal
Protein 65g
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Ingredients for Crawfish Shrimp And Lump Crabmeat Etouffee

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How to Make Crawfish Shrimp And Lump Crabmeat Etouffee

  1. Melt 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 cup chopped yellow onion and 1 cup chopped celery. Cook until softened, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup chicken broth and 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour until smooth.
  4. Pour the chicken broth mixture into the pot with the onion and celery.
  5. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened, about 30 minutes.
  6. Add 1 pound crawfish tails (or omit and proceed to step 8). Cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Stir in 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (or to taste).
  8. Add 1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined shrimp. Cook until pink and opaque, about 5 minutes.
  9. Gently stir in 1 1/2 pounds lump crabmeat, 1/4 cup chopped green onions, and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley. Cook for another 5 minutes, being careful not to overcook the crabmeat.
  10. Serve immediately over hot cooked rice. Garnish with extra parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

35 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

38g

Carbs

9g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Crawfish Shrimp And Lump Crabmeat Etouffee?

Crawfish Shrimp And Lump Crabmeat Etouffee takes about 100 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 80 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Crawfish Shrimp And Lump Crabmeat Etouffee?

Crawfish Shrimp And Lump Crabmeat Etouffee has approximately 377.6 calories per serving, with about 65 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates and 21 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Crawfish Shrimp And Lump Crabmeat Etouffee?

The key ingredients for Crawfish Shrimp And Lump Crabmeat Etouffee are Butter, Onions, Celery, Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth, Flour, Crawfish Tail. See the full list with measurements above.

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