Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Frozen crawfish tails, thawed if possible
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil, can substitute with butter
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper, adjust for spice preference
- 1 teaspoon Paprika, can use smoked paprika for depth
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- ½ cup Green onions, chopped for garnish
- Juice of 1 Lemon, fresh juice for brightness
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the thawed frozen crawfish tails, cayenne pepper, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the mixture until heated through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in chopped green onions and lemon juice.
- Serve hot as a quick meal or appetizer.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice for better flavor. Adjust spices according to preference. Avoid overcooking the crawfish to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Pescatarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cajun, Crawfish, Quick Dinner, Seafood, Easy Recipe