Garlic Crawfish
Succulent crawfish tossed in a rich, garlicky butter sauce with a hint of spice and fresh parsley. A quick and flavorful weeknight dinner that's perfect for seafood lovers.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
- 2 lb crawfish tails
- 4 tbsp butter
- 8 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup fresh parsley
Instructions
- 1
Pat dry the 2 lb crawfish tails with paper towels. Season with 1 tsp salt and 0.5 tsp black pepper.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the crawfish in a single layer and cook until they turn pink and slightly charred, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- 3
Reduce heat to medium. Add 4 tbsp butter and 8 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Cook until fragrant and the garlic is golden, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Stir in 1 tsp paprika and cook for 30 seconds until aromatic.
- 5
Return the crawfish to the skillet. Toss to coat in the garlic butter sauce and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
- 6
Remove from heat and stir in 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately with crusty bread or rice.
Tools you’ll need
- Large skillet
- Paper towels
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring spoons
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