Creole Recipes Etouffee Recipe Cards Recipe For Lasagna

CREOLE CRAWFISH ETOUFFEE

Steps:

• Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring often, until the roux is pale brown, about 10 minutes. Add the celery, onions and bell pepper. Cook until the onions are soft and translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 45 to 60 seconds.
• In small bowl, combine the stock and tomato paste. Add the stock mixture to the skillet and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until slightly thickened and the flavors have married, about 10 minutes.
• Add the crawfish, parsley and cayenne pepper. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper. Spoon over hot rice. Garnish with scallions and serve immediately.

CREOLE FISH ETOUFFEE (STEW)

Steps:

• Being by adding butter and minced garlic to cooking pan on medium/low heat. Add flour and Holy Trinity of diced onions and peppers to pan. Cook for 10 minutes covered on medium heat.
• While onions are cooking, season cod with basil flakes, paprika and 1/2 tsp of black pepper. Cut into chunks.
• Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, remaining seasonings and chicken stock to pan. Allow to cook for 5 minutes. Add fish to pan and cook covered for 15 minutes.
• Cut green onions into small pieces and add to pot with 5 minutes left to cook.
• Cook rice according to instructions and serve hot.