Cajun Crawfish
main meals
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POINTS® Value: 2
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 20 min
Cooking Time: 15 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Works with Simply Filling
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| Cajun seasoning gives this freshwater crustacean a “fiery” taste. It’s the perfect Mardi Gras crowd pleaser, especially when served over hot rice. |
Ingredients
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2 tsp olive oil
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1 medium green pepper(s), chopped
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1/2 cup(s) onion(s), chopped
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2 medium stalk(s) celery, chopped
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2 medium garlic clove(s), minced
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1 pound(s) crayfish, tails
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1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, or 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
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1/2 tsp table salt
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1/4 tsp black pepper
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2 medium scallion(s), chopped
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1 Tbsp parsley, fresh, chopped
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Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pepper, onion, celery and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add crayfish, cayenne pepper or Cajun seasoning, salt and black pepper; stir to coat. Cook until crayfish are bright pink and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in scallions and parsley. Yields about 1 cup per serving.
Notes- If you cannot find crayfish - also known as crawfish - you can substitute large, peeled, deveined shrimp in their place.
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