Healthy Crawfish Cream Sauce
Equipment
- Medium skillet
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 celery stalk finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning adjust to taste
- ½ pound 225g crawfish tails peeled and cooked
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- ¾ cup coconut cream or light dairy cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon arrowroot or cornstarch optional, for thickening
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or thyme chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté aromatics: In a skillet over medium heat, warm the oil. Add onion, garlic, and celery. Sauté until soft and fragrant, about 3–5 minutes.
- Season and simmer: Stir in Cajun seasoning and crawfish tails. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add broth and cream: Pour in broth and coconut cream. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Thicken (optional): If you want a thicker sauce, mix arrowroot with 1 tbsp cold water, then stir into the sauce. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until thickened.
- Finish and serve: Add lemon juice and fresh herbs. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot over pasta, veggies, or grain bowls.
Notes
- Use shrimp or tofu instead of crawfish for variations.
- Coconut cream keeps it dairy-free and rich.
- Add spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrients.
- Best served immediately, but can be stored and reheated.