Crawfish Recipe
Crawfish Of Shrimp Etouffee
Ingredients:
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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-----seasoning mix-----
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
-----other ingredients-----
1/4 cup chopped onions
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green peppers
7 tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups seafood stock
1/2 pound butter
2 pounds shrimp or crawfish
1 cup finely chopped green onion
4 cups cooked rice
Preparation:
Thoroughly combine the seasoning mix ingredients in a small bowl
and set aside. In a separate bowl combine the onions, celery, and
bell peppers. In a large skillet (preferably cast iron), heat the
oil over high heat until it begins to smoke, about 4 minutes. With
a long handled whisk, gradually mix in the flour , stirring until
smooth. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, until roux is dark
brown, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and immediately stir
in the vegetables and 1 T of the seasoning mix with a wooden spoon;
continue stirring until cooled, about 5 minutes. In a 2-qt. saucepan
bring 2 cups of the stock to a boil over high heat. Gradually add
the roux and whisk until thoroughly dissolved. Reduce heat to low
and cook until flour taste is gone, about 2 minutes, whisking almost
constantly. Remove from heat and set aside. In a 4-qt. saucepan
melt 1 stick of butter over medium heat. Stir in shrimp and the
green onions; sauté 1 minute, stirring almost constantly.
Add the remaining stick of butter, the stock mixture and the remaining
1 cup stock; cook until butter melts and is mixed into the sauce,
about 4-6 minutes, constantly shaking the pan in a back and forth
motion. Add the remaining seasoning mix, stir well and remove from
heat ( if sauce starts to separate, add about 2 T more of stick
or water and shake pan until it combines) . Serve immediately.
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