INGREDIENTS
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3/4 pound unsalted butter, divided
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1 jumbo yellow onion, medium dice
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1 large green bell pepper, diced
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1 rib of celery, medium dice
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2 Louisiana crawfish tails, with fat
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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2 quarts strong shellfish stock (can substitute chicken stock)
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4 bay leaves
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2 sprigs thyme
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4–5 dabs Tabasco
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Lemon (optional)
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3 cups Louisiana rice, medium grain (or preferred rice) or grits
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Scallions, for garnish