Cajun Crawfish
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Total time: 35 min • Prep: 20 min • Cook: 15 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Cajun seasoning gives this freshwater crustacean a “fiery” taste. It’s the perfect Mardi Gras crowd pleaser, especially when served over hot rice.
Ingredients
Olive oil
2 tsp
Green bell pepper
1 medium, chopped
Onion
½ cup(s), chopped, chopped
Celery
2 rib(s), medium, chopped
Garlic
2 clove(s), minced
Uncooked crayfish
16 oz, or 1 pound, tails only
Cayenne pepper
¼ tsp, or 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
Table salt
½ tsp
Black pepper
¼ tsp
Scallions
2 medium, chopped
Fresh parsley
1 Tbsp, fresh, chopped
Instructions
1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pepper, onion, celery and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes.
2
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.
3
Remove from heat and stir in scallions and parsley. Yields about 1 cup per serving.
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