Ingredients

  • 1 stick (1/2 c.) butter
  • 1 1/2 c. chopped onions
  • 1 c. chopped celery
  • 1/2 c. chopped green peppers
  • 1/2 c. red bell pepper
  • 3 Tbsp. minced garlic
  • 2 lb. peeled crawfish tails, boiled (plus any fat that comes with them)
  • 1/4 c. sliced mushrooms
  • 2 tsp. lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. Tabasco sauce
  • 1 1/2 tsp. flour
  • 1 1/2 c. water
  • 3/4 c. water
  • 3/4 c. chopped green onion tops
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley leaves
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • hot and fluffy long grain rice

Method

  • Melt butter in heavy 4 to 5-quart saucepot. Add onions, celery, bell peppers and garlic; cook until soft, about 15 minutes over medium-high heat. Add crawfish, mushrooms, lemon juice and Tabasco. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in flour, mixing well. Add water, green onions and parsley. Bring to a simmer and continue simmering 10 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve over rice. If prepared ahead, reheat gently just until hot.