I had this at the "Mudbug Madness" crawfish fest in Shreveport a long time ago. I liked it so much I learned how to make it. It's pretty simple.
Ready in 15 mins
Crawfish Etouffee: 1 lb crawfish tail meat 1/4 to 3/8 lb butter 1 Tbs flour 1 onion, chopped 1/2 bell pepper, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 green onion, finely chopped Chopped parsley Salt and pepper to taste 2 Tbsp Chopped garlic Melt butter or margarine in heavy skillet. Add flour and stir until blended. Add chopped onion, chopped bell popper and cook until tender Add crawfish fat and cook about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add crawfish tails and cover. Let cook 15 to 20 minutes on low. Add salt and red pepper to taste. Add green onion tops and parsley. Simmer covered until seasonings blend.
