Crawfish Elegante Dip

Submitted by Luby Luby Luby

"This is my favorite "go to" appetizer/dip because it is so easy and tastes so great. You can serve this as a dip with crackers or serve it in patty shells, whichever you prefer."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package crawfish, peeled
• 1⁄2 cup butter, divided in half
• 1 bunch green onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 pint half-and-half cream
• 3 tablespoons dry sherry
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• salt, to taste
• black pepper, to taste
• cracked red peppercorns, to taste

directions

1. In a large heavy skillet melt 1/4 cup butter.
2. Add crawfish and saute 10 minutes.
3. In another large skillet melt the remaining 1/4 cup butter and saute the green onions, garlic and parsley.
4. Blend in the flour with the onion mixture and gradually add the cream, stirring constantly to make a thick sauce.
5. Add the sherry and the crawfish to the cream sauce and the seasonings to taste, mixing well.

Reviews

[cajun chef in Louis]

My family has crawfish ponds in south La. and I end up with about 40 pounds of tails at the end of crawfish season and must make room for the "new crop" which is getting ready to start soon. I tried this recipe and think I could eat it over rice it's soooo good!!!! From one Lafayette, Louisianaian to another..."mais cher that's good eatin! "