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Crawfish Sauce


5 from 2 votes
Prep Time :5 minutes mins
Cook Time :10 minutes mins
Total Time :15 minutes mins
Servings :6
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Published: Mar 17, 2025 · Modified: Mar 17, 2025 by Melanie Cagle · 2 Comments

A delicious creamy Crawfish Sauce that is typically served spooned over a piece of fish, or seafood, or even over a baked potato. It's full of Cajun spice and crawfish tail meat and gives any dish an extra bit of decadence.

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Crawfish Sauce

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This sauce is served year round, on to of any piece of seafood. I like to make it when I'm having a Cajun fish fry, just as a little extra something to liven it up.

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  • Groceries you'll need: Ingredients
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  • More crawfish recipes I think you'll love
  • How to store leftovers
  • Mel's kitchen notes
  • Frequently asked questions: FAQs
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What makes this recipe so yummy

  • It's actually easy to make and very versatile. Once you've made it a few times it becomes second nature and you can play with it to suit your palate.
  • The ingredients are typical ingredients you would have in your home. The crawfish tails can be picked up in the freezer section at the grocery store, if you don't have leftovers (like we so often do).

Groceries you'll need: Ingredients

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Recipe walkthrough: Instructions

This is an overview of the recipe steps. For more detailed instructions visit the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

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  • Step 1: Add the butter and olive oil to a skillet and apply medium-high heat.
  • Step 2: Add the diced onion, bell pepper and celery and cook until softened - about 5 minutes.
  • Step 3: Add the half and half and bring to bubbling. Simmer for 5 minutes, until reduced slightly and thickened.
  • Step 4: Add the crawfish tails, lemon juice and Creole Seasoning.
  • Step 5: Stir well, cook for about 5 minutes, until heated through.

Hint: Don't overdo the lemon juice or you may curdle your sauce. Just a teaspoon will be enough.

Recipe variations and substitute ideas

  • Cajun Seasoning - instead of Creole Seasoning.
  • Heavy Cream - instead of the half and half.
  • Green Onions - sprinkle some over the top.
  • Worcestershire Sauce - add a teaspoon for a touch of umami.
  • Black Pepper - you could add a touch if you like.
  • Garlic Cloves - if you like garlic with your crawfish you could add some.
  • Tomato Paste - to add a slight tomato flavor, plus for thickening.
  • Hot Pepper Sauce - add a touch of hot sauce.
  • Chili Powder - this could be added if you like.
  • Garlic Powder - again for that garlic taste.
  • Cayenne Pepper - for some heat.
  • Salt - as needed, if your favorite Cajun seasoning is not salty.
  • Cheese - some of your favorite cheese melted into this sauce could be good.
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To cook this crawfish cream sauce all you'll need is a medium sized skillet. I used a 10" cast iron skillet - I love this as it's just perfect.

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How to store leftovers

Once the crawfish sauce has cooled completely store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Mel's kitchen notes

If you have used frozen store-bought crawfish tails you may find you need more seasoning than someone using the leftovers from their crawfish boil. If you do find yourself buying from the store - Louisiana crawfish tails will always be much tastier than the china crawfish.

A piece of fried fish with crawfish sauce poured over the top.

Frequently asked questions: FAQs

How to thicken crawfish sauce?

To thicken over time (before you add the crawfish tails) you could cook the sauce until it has reduced and this will thicken it. Or, if you're short on time you could make a cornstarch and water slurry and add it to the sauce to thicken it.

What do crawdads (crawfish) taste like?

It sort of has a sweet taste, like a cross between crab and lobster.

What is crawfish similar to?

Crawfish are crustaceans, they look very similar to a lobster but in miniature version.


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Crawfish Sauce

A delicious creamy Crawfish Sauce that is full of Cajun spice. Perfect spooned over any seafood or baked potato.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Servings: 6
Cuisine: American
Author: Melanie Cagle
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Equipment

  • 10 Inch Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients

  • 3 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 2 teaspoons Olive Oil
  • 1 Each Yellow Onions diced
  • 1 Each Red Bell Pepper small, diced
  • 1 Rib Celery diced
  • 2 Cups Half and Half
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
  • 12 Ounces Crawfish Tails
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning

Instructions

  • In a medium sized skillet add the butter and the olive oil and melt over medium-high heat.
    3 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, 2 teaspoons Olive Oil
  • Add the diced onions, bell peppers and celery and cook until soft (about 5 minutes).
    1 Each Yellow Onions, 1 Each Red Bell Pepper, 1 Rib Celery
  • Add the cream and heat until bubbly. Simmer for about 5 minutes until reduced slightly and thickened.
    2 Cups Half and Half
  • Add the crawfish, lemon juice and seasoning.
    1 teaspoon Lemon Juice, 12 Ounces Crawfish Tails, 2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning
  • Cook another 5 minutes, until heated through, then serve.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 496mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g

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Original Publish Date: This post was originally posted March 20, 2023. It has recently been republished with new updated information, photography and ingredient ideas.

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  1. Willie Norris says

    May 05, 2025 at 5:07 pm

    5 stars
    I have made this many times and I love it! Thank you…

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  2. Chris says

    May 08, 2025 at 7:36 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious sauce. I loved how you put the ingredient amounts below each step so you don’t have to go back and forth to see how much.

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