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Crawfish Etouffee Omelet

A rich Cajun breakfast dish featuring tender crawfish tails smothered in a savory holy trinity pan sauce, wrapped inside soft eggs.

27 minMediumServes 2420 cal/serving

CajunBreakfastStovetopPescatarianHigh ProteinLow CarbHalal-friendlyNut-FreeSoy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup yellow onion, diced
  • 2 tbsp celery, diced
  • 1/4 cup green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 lb peeled crawfish tails, thawed
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 4 large eggs, whisked
  • 2 tbsp green onions, sliced

Instructions

  1. 1

    Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add 1/4 cup diced yellow onion, 2 tbsp diced celery, 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper, and 2 cloves minced garlic, sautéing for 4 minutes until softened.

  3. 3

    Stir in 1/2 lb thawed peeled crawfish tails and 1 tsp Cajun seasoning, cooking until heated through and internal temperature reaches 145°F, about 3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Remove crawfish mixture from skillet and set aside on a warm plate.

  5. 5

    Pour 4 whisked large eggs into the skillet and cook until edges set, then spoon the crawfish mixture over one half.

  6. 6

    Fold the omelet over the filling, garnish with 2 tbsp sliced green onions, and serve immediately.

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Questions

What is Crawfish Etouffee Omelet?

A rich Cajun breakfast dish featuring tender crawfish tails smothered in a savory holy trinity pan sauce, wrapped inside soft eggs. This reference files it under Cajun breakfast: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 27 minutes start to finish.

What internal temperature should Crawfish Etouffee Omelet reach?

For Crawfish Etouffee Omelet, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is there a substitute for Cajun seasoning in Crawfish Etouffee Omelet?

The entry for Crawfish Etouffee Omelet calls for 1 tsp Cajun seasoning. In its place: Two parts paprika to one part each of garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, oregano and cayenne, with salt.

Can I make Crawfish Etouffee Omelet dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Crawfish Etouffee Omelet is 2 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Does Crawfish Etouffee Omelet contain shellfish?

Yes: 1/2 lb peeled crawfish tails, thawed. The full allergen list for this entry is dairy, eggs and shellfish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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