Easy Cajun Crawfish Sauce Recipe

Easy Cajun Crawfish Sauce Recipe

from explorecookeat.com
Accompaniment
23 min
3 servings
487 kcal / serving

This Easy Cajun Crawfish Sauce Recipe is absolutely delicious! Served over pasta or fish, this creamy sauce laden with crawfish tails is a mouthwatering delight!

Ingredients

  • 12 ozcrawfish tails
  • 1 ½ cupheavy cream
  • 1 tbspolive oil
  • 2 tbspbutter
  • 2ts cajun seasoning (can sub creole seasoning)
  • 6 clovesgarlic (minced)
  • ½onion (minced)
  • ¼ts salt
  • ¼ts pepper
  • 2green onions (sliced for garnish )
  • hot sauce (add to taste (tabasco is highly recommended!))

Directions

  1. 1

    Place your skillet on a medium heat, then add the butter and olive oil. Once the butter has melted, add minced garlic and onion. Sauce for 2-3 minutes until softened.

  2. 2

    Add the salt, pepper, and Cajun seasonings and stir to combine.

  3. 3

    Now add all of the crawfish and cream. Cook uncovered for around 10 minutes until the sauce has thickened a bit. You may have to increase the heat to medium-high.

  4. 4

    Taste and adjust for seasoning. Remove from the heat and let it stand covered for 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add sliced green onions and Tabasco or your favorite hot sauce for the perfect finishing touch!