Crawfish Gravy

Dairy Free
Health score
5%
Crawfish Gravy
45 min.
6
384kcal

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If you're craving a rich, flavorful dish that brings the authentic taste of the South right to your kitchen, this Crawfish Gravy is the perfect choice. Packed with the bold flavors of Cajun seasoning, smoky bacon, and the delicate sweetness of crawfish, this dish will transport your taste buds straight to a Louisiana kitchen. Whether served over rice or as a savory topping for your favorite seafood dish, it's the kind of comfort food that satisfies with every bite.

This Crawfish Gravy is not only bursting with flavor but also dairy-free, making it a great option for those with dietary restrictions. The smoky bacon adds a crispy, savory crunch, while the Cajun spices infuse the gravy with just the right amount of heat and complexity. The roux, carefully cooked to a rich, golden brown, provides the perfect base for the vibrant medley of vegetables, including onion, bell pepper, and celery, with a little kick from the jalapeños.

With its deep, mouthwatering flavors and the tender crawfish tails that curl up perfectly, this dish is sure to impress. Ready in under an hour and serving up to six people, it's a fantastic choice for a family meal or a special occasion with friends. Get ready to savor every spoonful of this decadent, Southern-inspired treat!

Ingredients

  • pound crawfish tails peeled coarsely chopped
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • tablespoons garlic finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup bell pepper green finely chopped
  • 0.3 cup jalapeno seeded finely chopped
  • servings pepper freshly ground
  • 0.5 cup spring onion chopped
  • cups chicken broth 
  • teaspoons cajun spice 
  • pound bacon smoked cut into 1/2" pieces

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • whisk
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Cook bacon in a cast-iron or other large heavy skillet over medium heat until fat is rendered and bacon is crisp, about 12 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain.
  2. Pour drippings into a small bowl; return 6 tablespoons to the same skillet set over medium heat.
  3. Whisk flour into drippings, reduce heat to low, and cook, whisking constantly, until roux is one shade darker than peanut butter, about 10 minutes.
  4. Add onion, pepper, celery, jalapeños, and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until onion is soft, about 20 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high; stir in reserved bacon, spice mix, then broth. Simmer, stirring often, until thickened and flavors meld, 20-25 minutes.
  5. Stir in crawfish. Simmer until the tails curl, about 3 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne, if desired.
  6. Garnish with scallions.

Nutrition Facts

Calories384kcal
Protein15.52%
Fat72.73%
Carbs11.75%

Properties

Glycemic Index
37.67
Glycemic Load
4.75
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
11.509130353513%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.64mg
Kaempferol
0.13mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
1.42mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:383.65kcal
19.18%
Fat:31.06g
47.79%
Saturated Fat:10.33g
64.54%
Carbohydrates:11.29g
3.76%
Net Carbohydrates:10.21g
3.71%
Sugar:0.93g
1.03%
Cholesterol:62.32mg
20.77%
Sodium:547.78mg
23.82%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:14.92g
29.83%
Selenium:21.52µg
30.74%
Vitamin B3:5.5mg
27.49%
Vitamin C:17.3mg
20.97%
Vitamin B1:0.3mg
19.68%
Phosphorus:189.14mg
18.91%
Vitamin K:19.65µg
18.72%
Vitamin B6:0.34mg
17.06%
Vitamin B12:0.78µg
12.95%
Vitamin A:531.22IU
10.62%
Potassium:367.38mg
10.5%
Manganese:0.2mg
10.08%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
9.79%
Copper:0.19mg
9.51%
Zinc:1.33mg
8.85%
Iron:1.4mg
7.78%
Vitamin B5:0.57mg
5.71%
Folate:22.77µg
5.69%
Magnesium:20.72mg
5.18%
Vitamin E:0.75mg
5.03%
Fiber:1.08g
4.31%
Calcium:31.15mg
3.12%
Vitamin D:0.3µg
2.02%
Source:Epicurious