Cajun Crawfish and Shrimp Etouffe

Submitted by ElizabethKnicely

"An authentic Louisiana recipe with a rich and spicy fresh tomato based roux with fresh garlic, bell peppers, celery and onions mixed with crawfish and shrimp. A little time consuming but well worth it!! Serve over steamed rice with hushpuppies and/or crackers on the side."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup vegetable oil
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 small green bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 2 fresh tomatoes, chopped
• 2 tablespoons louisiana hot sauce
• 1⁄3 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional)
• 2 tablespoons seafood seasoning
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup fish stock
• 1 lb crawfish tail
• 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

directions

1. Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Gradually stir in flour, and stir constantly until the mixture turns 'peanut butter' brown or darker, at least 15 to 20 minutes. I use a large fork with the flat side to the bottom of the pan in a side to side motion. This is your base sauce or 'Roux.' It is very important to stir this constantly. If by chance the roux burns, discard and start over.
2. Once the roux is browned, add the onions, garlic, celery and bell pepper to the skillet, and sauté for about 5 minutes to soften. Stir in the chopped tomatoes and fish stock, and season with the seafood seasoning. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Season the sauce with hot pepper sauce and cayenne pepper (if using), and add the crawfish and shrimp. Cook for about 10 minutes, or until the shrimp are opaque.