Looking for the perfectly seasoned Etouffee? The Magnolia Bar and Grill Crawfish Etouffee is easy to make, and you will soon enjoy a delicious bowl of Etoufee in no time at all.

Magnolia Bar & Grill Crawfish Etouffee

Magnolia Bar & Grill began life in 1983 during Houston’s Cajun-restaurant craze. Many of the Cajun restaurants that opened during that time compromised on the spicy Cajun flavors in order to cater to families. But, fortunately, Magnolia Bar & Grill chose not to go down that road. Their food tastes just as good today as it did twenty years ago – spicy, rich, and outrageously delicious. If you ever get to eat there, try the pee-wee soft-shell crabs, the gumbo, the fresh red snapper, the roasted duck, and the etouffee.

What Is an Etouffee?

The word etouffee (pronounced eh-too-fey) derives from the French and means to smother. Etouffee is like a very thick stew that is chock full of delicious, plump Crawfish (or shrimp), seasoned to perfection, and served over rice. The dish can be likened to gumbo – the same wonderful Creole seasonings and made with a roux. However, unlike gumbo, etouffee is often prepared with a “blonde” roux that gives it a lighter color. The almost sweet flavor is very different and unique. It’s a taste you won’t soon forget.

Etouffe is a traditional New Orleans dish and is very popular at Mardi Gras. Although Mardi Gras is a short season, you can enjoy Mardi Gras favorites all year long. Now you can make the Magnolia Bar & Grill Crawfish Etouffee recipe at home.

Crawfish (also known as mudbugs) are only in season for a short time during the year. These small red crustaceans are a Louisiana and East Texas delicacy. The morsel of edible meat that a crawfish produces is tiny and located in its tail. You can buy frozen crawfish tails in many grocery stores, and you may want to pick up a package of these to make this crawfish etouffee recipe.

What to Serve With Crawfish Etouffee

The most popular way to serve crawfish etouffee is to simply pour it over white rice. You could use brown or wild rice if you prefer. However, you could be a little more inventive if you want:

• Serve it over spinach pasta.
• Serve it over grits
• For a grain-free option, serve it over chopped and cooked cauliflower.

Ingredients for Magnolia Bar and Grill Crawfish Etouffee

This is what you need to make crawfish etouffee:

• Crawfish Tails
• Salt
• Cayenne Pepper
• Butter
• Onion
• Flour
• Lemon
• Tomato Paste
• Green Onion
• Parsley

How to Make Crawfish Etouffee

Season the crawfish tails with salt and cayenne pepper.

Make a roux with butter, onion, and flour.

Add water, tomato paste, and lemon to the roux. Stir to combine.

Cook sauce for 20 minutes.

Add seasoned crawfish, cover, and cook for 8 minutes.

Serve with steamed white rice.

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