etoufee new orleans (crawfish or shrimp)

How To Make etoufee new orleans (crawfish or shrimp)

• Step 1
  Thoroughly combine the seasoning mix ingredients in a small bowl and set aside
• Step 2
  In a separate bowl combine the onions, celery and bell peppers
• Step 3
  In a large heavy skillet (cast iron is best but any non-stick will work) heat the oil over high heat until it begins to smoke, about 4 minutes.
• Step 4
  with a long-handle wisk gradually mix in the flour, stirring it til smooth (add a bit more of oil if needed to get a smooth consistency)
• Step 5
  Continue cooking and whisking constantly, until the roux is dark red-brown (be careful not to let it scorch in the pan or splash on your skin)
• Step 6
  Remove from heat and immediately stir in the vegetables and 1 TBSP of seasoning mix using a wooden spoon; continue stirring until cooled, about 5 minutes
• Step 7
  In a 2-quart sauce pan bring 2 cups of the stock/broth to a boil over high heat
• Step 8
  Gradually add the roux and whisk til thoroughly dissolved.
• Step 9
  Reduce heat to low and cook until flour taste is gone (about 2 minutes) whisking almost constantly (if mixture scorches don't scrape off bottom of pan). Now is a good time for a sip of cold beer :) Remove from heat and set aside.
• Step 10
  In a 4 quart sauce pan melt 1 stick of butter over med heat and then stir in the crawfish (or shrimp) and the green onions: saute about 1 minute stirring constantly.
• Step 11
  add the remaining stick of butter, the roux mixture and the remaining 1 cup of stock/broth; cook til the butter melts and is mixed into the sauce, about 4-6 minutes.
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  Step 12
  Add the remaining seasoning mix (if you prefer less spicey, add seasoning in dashes and taste...remember, you can always add hot sauce when serving, however, while the full spice load does have some "heat" it is not overwhelming and it is delicious.
• Step 13
  Should your sauce start separating, add about 2 tablespoons more of stock/broth or water and shake pan until it comines.
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  Step 14
  Remove from heat and serve over rice!!!!
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  Step 15
  If you make a double batch like me, remember not only to double all ingredients, but double your pan and pot size!
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