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Hot Crawfish Dip
By msippigrl
![Hot Crawfish Dip](/media/4e/c4/642b2dfea83df678a021b7948cf36a1f3047.jpg/rh/hot-crawfish-dip.jpg)
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- 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) salted butter
- 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced (3/4 - 1 cup)
- 1 small bell pepper, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
- 1 to 1 1/2 lbs. crawfish tails (I used (2) 12 oz. pkgs. frozen, thawed)
- 2 medium cloves garlic, finely minced (about 1 1/4 tsp)
- 1 (4 oz) jar chopped pimientos, drained well
- 2 teaspoons Tony Chachere's creole seasoning
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese
- Small diameter French bread, sliced thin, buttered and lightly toasted (I used French bread twin loaves from Wal-mart Deli)
Crawfish tails cooked in a spicy cream sauce with green onions, bell pepper, and garlic and served on thin, buttere...
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Crawfish Etouffee
![Crawfish Etouffee](/media/84/85/a912c5f724c72869e2b60b0cd7748b873990.jpg/tsp/crawfish-etouffee.jpg)
By msippigrl
Gooood Louisiana Cajun cooking! Don't let the long list of ingredients disinterest you, the majority of them are m...
- 2 (12-16 oz) packages frozen crawfish tails, thawed*
- 5 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped (1 cup)
- Half a medium green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
- Half a rib of celery, chopped (1/4 cup)
- 2 - 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped or minced (2 tsp)
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 (14.5 oz) can chicken broth (with enough water to measure 2 cups)
- 4 tablespoons Hunt's tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
- 3/4 teaspoon Tony Chachere's Original Creole seasoning, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
- Dash of cayenne pepper, optional
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes (or 3 Tbl. finely chopped fresh parsley)
- 3 green onion tops, thinly sliced (about 1/3 cup)
Fried Ravioli with Crawfish Cream Sauce
![Fried Ravioli with Crawfish Cream Sauce](/media/fc/88/34f50910c6608a646adf7de2d8b37f618811.jpg/tsp/fried-ravioli-with-crawfish-cream-sauce.jpg)
By msippigrl
Frozen cheese filled ravioli are deep fried and topped with a creamy crawfish sauce
- 12-16 ozs. crawfish tails (thawed if frozen and rinsed in cold water then drained well in colander)
- Frozen cheese ravioli (I used Great Value Five Cheese ravioli)
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs (I used Progresso)
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (in green can)
- 2 extra-large eggs, beaten
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
- 1 medium clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped celery, optional
- 2 tablespoons tomato sauce (I used Hunt's)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Salt, black pepper, creole seasoning, to taste
- 1 cup half-and-half cream
- Vegetable oil for frying
Earner's Crawfish Bisque
![Earner's Crawfish Bisque](/media/70/8c/4a6bb27ed6ba9286ca0f5b0b1a88342b58f7.jpg/tsp/earners-crawfish-bisque.jpg)
By á-34054
Start the party early - enlist some friends to help you peel the crawfish for this worth-the-effort Louisiana bisqu...
- For Gravy:
- 11 sack live crawfish (about 40 pounds)
- 2large2 large onions
- 44 ribs celery
- 1/41/4 bell pepper
- 4cloves4 cloves garlic
- 10sprigs10 sprigs of parsley
- 1cup1 cup cooking oil
- 2cups2 cups flour (about)
- 4heaping teaspoons4 heaping teaspoons tomato paste
- 9cups9 cups hot water
- 5teaspoons5 teaspoons salt
- 2teaspoons2 teaspoons red pepper
- 66 green onions
- For Stuffing:
- 2large2 large onions
- 33 ribs celery
- 1/41/4 bell pepper
- 4cloves4 cloves garlic
- 10sprigs10 sprigs parsley
- 1/4cup1/4 cup cooking oil
- 22 eggs, beaten
- 2cups2 cups dry bread crumbs (or more)
- 4teaspoons4 teaspoons salt
- 2teaspoons2 teaspoons red pepper
- Flour
- 66 green onions
Crawfish Tails
![Crawfish Tails](/media/ee/73/9f41b9205bd76b4965f04704c5330c2733fb.jpg/tsp/crawfish-tails.jpg)
By Bigeasy110
In a large bowl, mix eggs, milk, baking powder and vinegar
- 2 Eggs
- 1 (5oz) can evaporated milk
- 1 Tblsp of Baking Powder
- 2 Tblsp of Vinegar
- 1 lb of peeled crawfish tails
- Creole Seasoning
- 1 Cup All Purpose Flour
- Oil for frying
Crawfish Etouffee
![Crawfish Etouffee](/media/88/70/bd09f468f1d3a9d4f135cd720bda2038e78d.jpg/tsp/crawfish-etouffee.jpg)
By msippigrl
Bring home the great flavors of the Bayou with this family favorite Cajun classic, Crawfish Etouffee! Serve with ho...
- 2 (12 ounce) packages frozen crawfish tails, thawed*
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter (I used salted)
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 2 - 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped or minced
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth (with enough water to measure 2 cups)
- 3 - 4 tablespoons Hunt's tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Tony Chachere's Original Creole seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly cracked
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper, ground
- Dash cayenne pepper, optional
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes (or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried chives (or 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion tops)
Crawfish Cornbread
![Crawfish Cornbread](/media/64/23/007358b4b9f884c79db0dd6bb76956c9dff5.jpg/tsp/crawfish-cornbread.jpg)
By msippigrl
A Cajun version of Mexican cornbread with the addition of crawfish tails
- 1 (12-16 ounce) package frozen crawfish tails, thawed
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (2/3 cup)
- Half a medium bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
- 1 tablespoon butter (I used salted)
- 4-5 green onions (tops only), chopped
- 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and sliced (or chopped)
- 2 cups yellow corn meal (I used Aunt Jemima's)
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup oil (I used canola)
- 1 cup milk (I used 2%)
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated, shredded, or cubed
- 1 (11 ounce) can Green Giant Niblets whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 teaspoon Tony Chachere's Original creole seasoning
- Garlic salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Crawfish Monica
![Crawfish Monica](/media/a8/77/81401c791097b453e666928913a12a44408d.jpg/tsp/crawfish-monica.jpg)
By shenitar
From Hazz Fest
- Emeril’s ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):
- 1 pound linguine or fettucine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup chopped yellow onions
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons Essence, recipe follows
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 pound crawfish tails*
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Yield: 2/3 cup
Louisiana Crawfish Etouffee
![Louisiana Crawfish Etouffee](/media/29/ee/5c5ebe2b3ac548d3dfa13683bcc4aa996e3e.jpg/tsp/louisiana-crawfish-etouffee.jpg)
By á-71555
“This recipe is easy and can be substituted with shrimp when crawfish are out of season
- For Rice:
- 3 cups long grain white rice
- 6 cups water
- For Etouffee:
- 3/4 cup butter (1-1/2 sticks butter)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 pound crawfish tails
- 2 tablespoons canned tomato sauce
- 1 cup water, or as needed
- 6 green onions, chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, or to taste
Crawfish Etouffee
![Crawfish Etouffee](/media/b9/34/0a361e714712799e0968e63e4d0fb3fd1337.jpg/tsp/crawfish-etouffee.jpg)
By Dr_Mom
If you can't find crawfish you can use shrimp but it won't be quite the same
- 7 tbls vegetable oil
- 3/4 c. all purpose flour
- 4 tbls (1/2 stick) sweet butter
- 1 c. coarsely diced onions
- 1 c. coarsely diced celery
- 1 c. coarsely diced green peppers
- 1 lb crawfish tail meat, peeled
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/4 c. dry sherry
- 1 1/2 tsps freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tbls Louisiana style hot sauce
- 1/2 tbl. Tabasco sauce (in addition to the other hot sauce)
- 1/2 tbl chile powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tbl salt
- 5 - 6 c. chicken stock
Louisiana Crawfish Casserole
![Louisiana Crawfish Casserole](/media/bc/b4/ef441d50600d271312f31bba07499cd97b1a.jpg/tsp/louisiana-crawfish-casserole.jpg)
By terryjo
Mix all ingredients except cheeses in greased casserole dish or Dutch Oven, cover and bake at 350 degrees for 45 mi...
- 1 lb. crawfish tails
- 1 French Onion Soup (10 3/4 oz.)
- 1 Cream of Mushroom Soup (10 3/4 oz.)
- 1 Can Rotel Tomatoes (10 oz.)
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked rice
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup green bell pepper
- 1/3 cup chopped parsley
- 1 cup chopped celery
- salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Monterrey Jack Cheese
- 1 cup grated Cheddar
Crawfish Etouffee
![Crawfish Etouffee](/media/e3/67/bdd157fe0e72d277dd3a2fea03bd17ae4207.jpg/tsp/crawfish-etouffee.jpg)
By CindyMac
A quick and easy version of crawfish etouffee using Rotel and cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup margarine
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 pound peeled crawfish
- 3 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream
- of mushroom soup
- 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with
- green chile peppers
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
Hot Crawfish Spinach Salad
![Hot Crawfish Spinach Salad](/images/local/defaultImg_thumbSqPr.jpg)
By Fleur de lis
Saute then let onions caramelize in olive oil
- 2 Tbs olive oil
- 1 med chopped onion
- 1 lb crawfish
- 1 Tbs balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbs Creole mustard
- 2 tsp Tony Chachere’s seasoning (or your favorite)
- 1 small container of fresh mushrooms
- 1 bag of fresh baby spinach
Crawfish Stuffed Mushrooms
![Crawfish Stuffed Mushrooms](/images/local/defaultImg_thumbSqPr.jpg)
By á-1088
Crawfish Stuffed Mushrooms
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons butter (use more if desired) or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted (use more if desired)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, r to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper, to taste
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, to taste
- 1 lb frozen cooked crayfish tail, thawed and chopped
- 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 18 large fresh mushrooms, cleaned and stems removed
- paprika
Crawfish Cornbread
![Crawfish Cornbread](/images/local/defaultImg_thumbSqPr.jpg)
By angelahon
BEAT EGGS, ADD CHOPPED ONIONS AND JALAPENO PEPPERS ADD CHEESE, OIL, CRAWFISH, AND CREAM CORN- MIX WELL ADD JIFFY ...
- 6 EGGS
- 2 MED CHOPPED ONIONS
- 2 BOXES JIFFY CORNBREAD MIX
- 2 15 OZ CANS CREAM STYLE CORN
- 2 POUNDS CRAWFISH TAILS *
- 1/2 CUP SEEDED AND CHOPPED JALAPENO PEPPERS
- 16 OZ GRATED CHEDDAR CHEESE
- 2/3 CUP OIL
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New Orleans-Style Crawfish...
- BOILED RICE:
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 cup yellow onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped
- 1 pound crawfish tails
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 whole bay leaf
- 1/3 cup green onion tops, thinly sliced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups hot water
- 2 cups boiled rice (see below)
- 14 cups water
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup long-grained rice
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Louisiana Crawfish Casserole
- 1 pound crawfish tail
- 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can French onion soup
- 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes & chilies
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked rice
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped green onion
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 cup chopped celery
- salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup grated monterey jack cheese
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
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Crawfish Etouffee - The Easy Way
- 2 pounds crawfish (rinse off fat)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 large bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 2 cans cream of mushroom soup
- 2 cans golden mushroom soup
- 1 or 2 cans Rotel tomatoes (depends how hot you like it)
- Several squirts of Worcestershire sauce
- Chunk butter
- 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
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Prejean’s Famous Crawfish...
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 1 1/4 cups canned Rotel tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 pound crawfish tails
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons Blonde Roux
- 8 ounces Velveeta Cheese, shredded
- 12 (6-inch) flour tortillas
- 8 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded
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Crawfish Chowder
- Serves 6
- 2 tablespoons and 1-1/4 teaspoons butter
- 1/4 bunch green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup and 2 teaspoons butter
- 1-1/4 pounds frozen crawfish, cleaned
- 1-1/4 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of potato soup
- 5/8 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 5/8 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
- 2-1/2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup and 3 tablespoons half-and-half cream
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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Crawfish Pie on Puff Pastry Shell
- Puff Pastry sheets to cut 8 shells (see note below)
- 1/2 cup oil or butter
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 cups onion, diced fine
- 1 cup red bell pepper, diced fine
- 3/4 cup celery, diced fine
- 1 cup white portions of green onions, diced no larger than 1/4"
- 4 cups heavy cream
- 2 sticks unsalted butter
- 1 tsp. McCormick Gourmet Collection celery salt
- 1 Tbl. McCormick Gourmet Collection paprika
- 1 1/2 tsp. McCormick Gourmet Collection white pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp. McCormick Gourmet Collection black pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp. McCormick Gourmet Collection onion powder
- 1 tsp. McCormick Gourmet Collection dry mustard
- 2 tsp. gumbo file powder
- 1 tsp. thyme
- 3 tsp. basil
- 2 tsp. rosemary
- 3 Tbls. McCormick Gourmet Collection minced garlic
- 2 cups chopped green onion tops, diced no larger than 1/4"
- 2 pounds or more of crawfish tail meat, with fat
- 1 tsp. butter
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Sautéed Fish with Crawfish Cream...
- 1/4 cup plus 2 TB olive oil
- 1 cup chopped yellow onions
- Essence to taste
- 1 lb crawfish tails, peeled & deveined
- 1 cup peeled, seeded, & chopped fresh or canned tomatoes
- 1 TB minced garlic (about 3 medium-size cloves)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 cups heavy cream or half & half or combo of both
- 1 TB Worcestershire sauce
- 1 TB hot sauce, such LA Hot Sauce or Crystal Hot Sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions, green parts only
- 4 fish fillets
- 2 tsp chopped fresh parsley
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Hot Crawfish Dip
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 bunch green onions, sliced about 1 cup
- 1 small green bell pepper, diced
- 1 pound crawfish tails
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 4 ounce jar chopped pimiento, drained
- 2 teaspoon Tony Chachere's seasoning
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
- Small diameter French bread loaves, slice thinly and toasted with butter
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Crawfish Egg Rolls with a Hot...
- GARNISH:
- EGG ROLLS;
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup onions, finely diced
- 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
- 1 cup Napa or white cabbage, finely shredded
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup carrots, finely grated
- 1/2 pound crawfish tails, peeled
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons raw sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 eggs
- 8 egg roll skins
- 6 cups vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup dry mustard
- 1/4 cup water
- Cilantro leaves
- HOT SESAME DRIZZLE:
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1/4 cup sesame oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
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Crawfish Dip Slow Cooker
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1 small yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 jalapeno chile, diced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 pound frozen peeled crawfish tails, thawed according to package directions
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups grated extra-sharp Cheddar cheese (about 8 oz.)
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons Creole mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- Crackers, toasted baguette slices
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Crawfish & Andouille Cornbread...
- 3 pounds prepared cornbread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 6 thick slices smoked bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 3/4 pounds andouille sausage, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 1 large sweet onion, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cups diced celery
- 2 jalapeño chiles, seeded, chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 3 cups cooked crawfish tails or small shrimp
- 4 scallions, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons Creole spice
- 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 large eggs
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Fleurty Spinach Artichoke and...
- Christy Coleman Spinach, Artichoke and Crawfish Dip
- 2 boxes frozen chopped spinach, cooked and drained
- 1 large jar marinated artichoke quarters
- 1 stick real butter
- 1 onion chopped
- 8 oz philly cream cheese
- 10 oz Monterey Jack
- ½ carton sour cream
- 4 oz parmesan cheese
- ½ pound crawfish tails
- dash Cajun seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce
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