Cajun-style Crawfish and Sausage Etouffee
Cajun-style Crawfish and Sausage Etouffee is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for any occasion. This classic Cajun recipe is made with succulent crawfish, spicy sausage, and a rich and flavorful roux. It's a dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.
To make this Cajun-style Crawfish and Sausage Etouffee, you will need the following ingredients:
- 1 pound crawfish tails
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Cooked rice, for serving
To start, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the flour and stir constantly until the mixture turns a deep brown color, about 10-15 minutes. This is your roux, and it's the base of the dish.
Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the skillet and cook until the vegetables are soft, about 5-7 minutes. Add the sausage and cook for another 5 minutes.
Add the chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to the skillet and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
Add the crawfish tails to the skillet and cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until the crawfish are cooked through.
Serve the Cajun-style Crawfish and Sausage Etouffee over cooked rice, garnished with chopped green onions and parsley.
This dish is a perfect combination of spicy and savory flavors, with the crawfish and sausage adding a rich and meaty texture. The appearance of the dish is a beautiful blend of colors, with the red crawfish tails and green onions and parsley adding a pop of color to the dish. Overall, this Cajun-style Crawfish and Sausage Etouffee is a delicious and satisfying meal that is sure to become a family favorite.
Type of dish: Cajun-style Crawfish and Sausage Etouffee
Main ingredients:
- Crawfish tails
- Smoked sausage
- Roux
