Crawfish Etouffee

Ingredients

• Butter (1/2 cup)
• Onion (1, chopped)
• Green bell pepper (1, chopped)
• Celery (2 stalks, chopped)
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• All-purpose flour (1/2 cup)
• Crawfish tails (2 pounds)
• Chicken broth (2 cups)
• Tomato paste (1 tablespoon)
• Cajun seasoning (1 tablespoon)
• Worcestershire sauce (1 teaspoon)
• Hot sauce (1 teaspoon)
• Green onions (1/2 cup, chopped)
• Cooked rice (4 cups)

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, celery, and minced garlic to the skillet. Saute these ingredients until the vegetables become soft and aromatic, usually about 10 minutes.
3. Next, stir in the flour to create a roux. Constantly stir this mixture for 5 minutes.
4. Add the crawfish tails to the roux and cook for another 5 minutes.
5. Pour in the chicken broth, followed by tomato paste, Cajun seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Stir all these ingredients together until well combined.
6. Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for 30 minutes.
7. Stir in the chopped green onions and let the etouffee cook for an additional 5 minutes.
8. Serve your delicious Crawfish Etouffee over cooked rice and enjoy the authentic flavors of Louisiana right at your dining table.