Crawfish Étouffée

Crawfish Étouffée is a rich and flavorful seafood dish rooted in Cajun cuisine, featuring tender crawfish simmered in a fragrant, spicy sauce. This Paleo-friendly version uses wholesome ingredients to deliver a satisfying and nutritious meal.

Ingredients

• Crawfish tails - 300 grams
• Ghee or coconut oil - 2 tablespoons
• Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Celery - 1 stalk, finely chopped
• Green bell pepper - 1, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Diced tomatoes - 1 cup (canned or fresh)
• Cayenne pepper - 1/4 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Thyme - 1/2 teaspoon
• Bay leaf - 1
• Chicken or seafood broth - 1 cup
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Green onions - for garnish
• Fresh parsley - for garnish

Steps

1. In a large skillet, heat ghee or coconut oil over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion, celery, and green bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4. Add the diced tomatoes, cayenne pepper, paprika, thyme, and bay leaf; cook for 2-3 minutes until well combined.
5. Pour in the broth and bring the mixture to a simmer; let it cook for about 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
6. Add the crawfish tails and cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
8. Remove the bay leaf and serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions and fresh parsley.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 27 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 130 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle health and recovery.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• Low in carbs, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

Tags