CRAWFISH ÉTOUFFÉE 2 Onions 2 Sticks of Celery 1 Green Bell Pepper 1 Red Bell Pepper 1 Bunch Green Onions 4 Cloves of Garlic 2 Sticks of Butter 1 Tablespoon Cajun or Creole Seasoning 1/4 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper 1/4 Teaspoon of Salt 1/3 Cup of Flour 2 lbs Louisiana Crawfish 2 Cups of Hot Water (Add more if desired) Start out by heating a Pot or Large Pan to a Medium/Low heat. Chop the Onion, Celery, Red Bell Pepper, Green Bell Pepper, and Green Onions. Drop two Sticks of Butter into your hot pot and melt completely. Add the chopped vegetables to the pot and raise burner to a medium. Add the Cajun Seasoning, Cayenne Pepper, and Salt. Sauté for about 20 minutes. Meanwhile chop the four cloves of Garlic. After 20 minuets of sautéing, add the garlic and sauté for another 10 minutes. After 10 more minuets of sautéing, push the vegetables to one side of the pot, add the 1/3 cup of flour and blend into the butter. Once the flour is mixed in well, stir everything altogether. Sauté for another 30 minutes. Be very cautious during this time. If fire seems a little high, lower it. Around this time you want to begin cooking some rice. With about 3 minutes left of sautéing, begin heating 2 cups of water in the microwave. Add a little bit of the hot water to the pot, and stir until it’s a creamy mixture. Add the Crawfish and rest of the hot water to the pot. Blend evenly. Raise the heat to where you see a slight boil. Cover, and lower to a simmering heat. Cook for about 15-20 minutes. If you feel as though you would like a thinner sauce, just add a little more water. However, taste to see if you need more seasoning. Enjoy Dat!

For people that don’t know, put some fried fish on top of that rice, then add the etouffee to make Catfish Atchafalaya- possibly the greatest meal ever conceived.

I’m so thankful to be a Louisiana native! No matter how many times you’ve eaten a Louisiana dish, it always just hits your soul! Jason, I preordered your cookbook and can not wait for it to be released. Thank you brother for some phenomenal recipes!

For the record, and I'm sure a lot of people know or have learned this since making etouffee and having leftovers, it's even better reheated the next day, after it's sat overnight (in the fridge, of course). I make my roux (melted butter and flour) separately first. Also, I use chicken stock (or shrimp stock, if available), rather than water. I saute for less time, but cook for longer, about 45 minutes.

Thank you Cajun Ninja for sharing this recipe. Made it for the Family and man oh man was it a hit! I had 4 lbs of tails and doubled the recipe. There were no leftovers. The last person to fix a bowl was scraping the pot. It was so good. Definitely will make again.

Yes indeed, I'm definitely cooking this tomorrow for my family plus you gotta have potato salad on the side. Thanks Cajun Ninja for sharing your delicious meals. Like they say down by the bayou " Le temps de manger ". Much love from Iberia parish !!😎👌

As a lifetime Louisiana resident and a die hard LSU fan, it'd awesome to see recipes from an authentic Louisiana native. God bless you, keep the great recipes coming, and GEAUX TIGERS!!!!!

I just wanna vouch for this recipe! I followed it down to the t and IT DOES NOT DISAPPOINT! One of the most delicious meals I’ve ever made. Thank you for this!!! It’s hella good!

I want to thank you for this recipe. I have made it several times and everyone always says it’s better than any restaurant they ever been to. WE LOVE IT.

I’m Cajun and grew up eating dishes prepared by Bertrand’s and Bouillon’s. I followed your recipe to a “T”. C’EST BON!!!!

I made this recipe for my dad and he was blown away on how good it was.I plan on making this again..thanks for this wonderful recipe

I am native Louisiana and have used this recipe from Cajun ninja and its one of the best ettoufees I have a made. I just love crawfish ettouffee and he does a great job presenting it.

Everything looks delicious! You are a very wonderful Ninja!!!!!

I was down in Florida and tried etouffe for this first time. I loved it and had to have more, sadly I live up north! Found this recipe, it’s even better than the restaurant!!!!!! Thank you so much Cajun Ninja! You are THE best cook I’ve ever watched!!!

The absolute best recipe for etouffee! This is the only recipe I use now! Everyone that taste it just loves it! Thanks Cajun Ninja!❤

I made this following your recipe, and it was wonderful, creamy, perfectly seasoned, simple perfection!

Made it! Loved it! Thank you for sharing.

Awesome recipe! I love the step-by-step cooking instructions!👍🏽

Tell your viewers to read the package and use only crawfish from the USA. Never china. Great and authentic recipe!

Omg!!!! I followed your recipe to a T and oh damn!!! It was freakin amazing!!!! You are now my favorite youtube cajun goto Ninja!!! 😊

I'm cajun by marriage and learned to cook from my husband and in-laws and I've done pretty good so far. After I came across your videos I've learned some things and gotten better. I don't use a store mix to make a gumbo anymore for one. Lol! Finally made this crawfish etouffee tonight and it was awesome! Mine's never been that good. Thanks! I think shrimp fettuccini will be next.

That's it, I can't take no nore...I'm making this. I'm going to follow your recipe and add sausage and shrimp...MAN YOU CAN COOK and I love this channel.

Made this for the first time in a long time and used your Recipe! ABSOULTLY Fantastic!

Man I tried this for the first time yesterday, must've watched this video for 2 hours on repeat. It came out absolutely perfect man. Me and my family enjoy your tutorials I really appreciate you spreading southern culture and keeping it alive.

I like the way you explain what you are doing. Love it!

Geaux Colonels!!! Looks great even better with catfish and potato salad 😲

I watch this video every time I make this. Its more enjoyable than writing it down. This is one of the best dishes ever!!!

Just made this for the second time in a month...so easy and wonderful! Thank you!

You are spot on with your blending techniques; key to any great dish. So many ‘Pro’ chefs just dump it all in all at once, and toss gently. Not you, and not me either. When I get a compliment on a basic dish like “it’s the best I ever had!”, I just tell them, “it’s all in the wrist!” Cheers! from west of Houston

Beautifully done, it's your thang do what you wanna do! I'm loving it, great job!!!

Best recipe I have found on the internet!!! I make this probably once a month. It is SOOOOO good!!! I’ve tried other variations but yours is perfect!!

eh la bas ! you are THE best Cajun chef on KZfaq....I've used many of your recipes (with mine, lol) and I love your vids..merci beacoup !

Omg!!! I LOVE ALL YOUR RECIPES!!! I so wish you would do a cookbook! I would definitely buy one and like 100 more to pass out as gifts!!!

From Baton Rouge and I live in ATL this made me feel rite at home! Subscribed!

This was my time cooking Crawfish Etouffee. My Family loved it. Thank you🤗

Brother you are awesome! I made it with all dairy free and gluten free ingredients and it came out amazing! Thank you! Showing love from Houston, Tx.

This recipe is amazing! I did crawfish and shrimp in mine absolutely delicious !🤤

Made it this weekend, family loved it. Thank u

Looks excellent chef. One of the few étouffée recipes that I have no critiques for.

Cooking this tonite. Have cooked before and it’s perfection!!!!! Yummmm

I made this dish today on Good Friday & MANNNNN the best!!! I also loved the end of this video about grandma because so true! Lol thanks a lot

I love cooking cajun myself and this recipe is great, of course I have some other ingredients I add as well and I always cook enough to feed about 8. Great video and yea this guy rocks.

Made this for the family and it was legit! Also fried up a lb of crawfish to keep everyone under control. Fed 6 plus a grand baby and have plenty for the kids to take home tomorrow. Made the Jambalaya last weekend and it was great. A few weeks ago I made the hamburger steak and wow! Thanksgiving turkey leftovers will be turned into the Cajun Ninja’s chicken and sausage gumbo. Yes we are going to boil the turkey bones for the broth. I’ll be smoking the turkey. Bet everyone likes the gumbo more than the turkey!

Yasss sure does look good and sounds good!! The noise movements make the video even more interesting 🤣

I just wanna say, I used this exact recipe and my family LOVED it!!! Subscribed

I made this tonight. But with shrimp and crawfish. I also added a couple of other ingredients and used a different technique. Your recipe was THE BEST instruction I've watched. Coming from a New Orleans native.

Made this tonight and it was awesome!!!! This is my favorite favorite favorite!!! 🤗🎉🎉

Finally got my hands on some leftover boiled crawfish (we usually don't have any left haha). Just made this for supper, and it was a super hit! Picky kid approved, too! Thanks for the awesome recipes. ⚜❤⚜❤⚜

I made this and I will forever use it over and over thank you so much for sharing

I have to say thank you to you, Mr. Ninja. I grew up eating home cooked cajun food, but my grandma was always very bad at explaining how to cook it. It just never comes out as good as hers. Since I have been using your recipes she now comes to me for advice! 🤣

I made this today. Absolutely delicious!

I made this recipe tonight, turned out great! Used our crawfish and shrimp from a boil we did a few weeks ago. Keep posting these great videos.

Made this with your recipe a few times, but this time I used onions and garlic left over from the crawfish boil. Also threw in some boiled eggs. Talk about good!

I made this exactly how you explained and it's my families new favorite dish! Thanks man!

I just love the happiness that comes with the food :)

I made this recipe today. Omg out this world. We loved it.

I followed your instructions all the way through and this was my first time making it and it turned out delish💕💕💕 thank you

This is the only recipe I use. Can’t be beat. Great job

I have watched this video so may times. This recipe is amazing. I’ve even watched when I’m not cooking it, just because....

We have been along your meals your way. We love it!

I made this in South Dakota. A Cajun boy found some Louisiana crawfish & went to work using this recipe. Wonderfully delicious.

Amazing recipe! I've used it countless times

Great recipe. It is nice that you listed the ingredients and instructions in comments. Will try it this evening and post a comment tonight. 👌🏾

I LOST it from the sound effects of you throwing the butter in 😂😂

LOVE! I think I can do this! You are a great instructor. Thank you!!!!

I can't wait to try this!! Thanks for sharing!!

I made this recipe again today. So so good. Just like my grandma's. I wanted to send you a picture but I'm only a you tuber. This is one of the many recipes that I like. I'm from New Iberia so this cooking my style.

Cajun Chef you are never too old to learn. Always add COLD liquid to hot roux...never have lumps or separating again... I like your recipes ✔

I never get tired of the veg chop! Nice commentary, too.

Just made this today, so good. Thank you for the recipe. Absolutely delicious

Growing up in Missouri, mom and Dad would load us up in the van and head south during school breaks. We have no roots in the south but that’s where we felt “at home.” We were “foodies” before we knew there was a word for it. I remember several times driving 14 hours to the gulf so we could buy fresh shrimp or crawfish off the boat, pack it in ice, and drive straight back to Missouri so we could make a special meal for a special occasion. Now days I can drive to my local grocery to get fresh seafood. It’s not as good or as fun but it works. Watching you brought so many good memories back. I think I might road trip south this weekend. Thank you.

Man that looks good!! Thanks for sharing.

Great recipe. Made this tonight and it was a hit. I will definitely be making this again. Thank you Cajun Ninja.

Oh man! I'm drooling all over myself. I gotta make this!!!

This was delicious. Accidentally put the crawfish in before the water and it still turned out amazing. Good job brother! Love it

0:43 Y'all this recipe is very good! Thanks to the uploader you are the real mvp!

Fantastic! Live in Boston so had to ship in a few pounds of crawfish tails from LA by Fedex. Well worth it... the results were delicious and the whole family oved it. Just love the channel... out deep freeze is full of your Jambalaya, Gumbo, Corn soup, Red beans. We're eating much better sheltering at home than usual because of your FANTASIC RECIPES!

When I tell you this recipe is soooooo good!! This was my first time making this and it was definitely a hit in my house that they have been begging me to make it again!! Thank you for b sharing your recipe

This look so good, and I am making this tomorrow. Your personality is awesome.

I'm down with your vibe. Subscribed.

I wish I could add a picture. But this was so good. We had a crawfish boil Saturday and I used the leftover crawfish to make. Sooooo good.

I made this today I’ve had crawfish etuffee before and it’s my favorite food of all time so I decided to try and cook it myself and it was a success thank you so much brother for this recipe

Thanks Cajun Ninja this was absolutely fantastic….. so flavorful and GOODT oh woooow I had been missing out ♥️🤞🏾‼️

I made this today and I felt like NOLA!!!!!!! Thanks Cajun Ninja for doing what you do. Peace and love to you and yours ✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿

I cooked you Étouffée recipe and I have to say you are 100% correct, my Grandmother from Chauvin would have said “you been paying attention”. The only thing is I have a grandson who has an allergy to dairy so I had to use canola oil instead of the butter, but it was spot on

Made it and followed the directions to the T... It was delicious thank you !!

Wow!!! I love to watch!!!

Born & raised here in Slidell LA. and never once made this here Crawfish Etouffee. Well, since I've discovered you, Cajun Ninja, about a yr or so ago, I've made almost all your recipe's and let me tell ya, I've mastered my cooking skills and I've made the hubby love me just a little bit more!! Lmbo!! Thank you for teaching me how to do this😀 We love ya!!!🖤⚜

Exactly the recipe I was looking for. I didn’t really want to make my roux first, I prefer to make my roux exactly when and how you did it. I also did not want to make the roux with a vegetable oil. I prefer butter but I’m not seeing very many people make the roux with butter when they make the roux first. My concern was getting it brown enough to get the finished color right color but achieved that. Thanks! Sunday family dinner!

Made this for my whole family and they were all so impressed. Keep em comin

I just made this tonight. My wife was a skeptic but holy crap was this good. She is already wanting me to make this again. Well worth the work, just follow the recipe exactly and if you’ll love it. Thanks for the recipe.

Looked up "crawfish etouffee" and found your page. Sending all my love and support from Wisconsin! Born in Wisconsin, raised in Wisconsin, Louisiana and Mississippi. Came back home and currently live in Wisconsin! Can't wait to try some of your recipes! 🤤💕

Really appreciate your videos!! I have learned alot ab cajun cuisine from them!

Love love love the video with sound effects ! 😂

Just made it for dinner with leftover crawfish from last boil. Really good!!!!

Thanks 4 sharing kind gentleman. I will give it a try this weekend.😊

I ate this at Mother's Restaurant right before America shut down cos the pandemic. This dish was absolutely divine & I don't know why I never thought to cook it. Thank you so much! Going to try it tonight!

Followed this last night, absolutely the best. Live in KY and travel all over the south tried this dish in alot of places, this has the top spot. A+++++

Your personailty is everything!!

Yesss, I will be making this........keep it up