CRAWFISH DELICACY

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Provided by belong64

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 small green bell pepper, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
2 lbs crawfish tails, frozen, cooked and peeled thawed
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (1 1/2 ounce) envelope beef stew seasoning
4 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 cups hot water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 dash garlic powder
hot cooked rice
fresh parsley sprig (to garnish)

Steps:

Microwave first 4 ingredients in a 13x9-inch microwave-safe dish on HIGH 6 to 8 minutes or until tender.
Stir in crawfish; microwave at HIGH 6 minutes.
Stir in flour and next 8 ingredients.
Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH 15 minutes, stirring twice.
Microwave, covered, on MEDIUM (50 % power) 15 minutes, stirring twice.
Serve over hot cooked rice; garnish, if desired.
You may substitute 4 cups chopped, cooked chicken for crawfish tails if you desire.
To prepare on Stove Top: Saute onion, bell pepper, and celery in hot oil in a large saucepan. Stir in crawfish and next 9 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.3, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 121.3, Sodium 224.2, Carbohydrate 4.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.8, Protein 17.5