Description
Crawfish are in high season right now in Louisiana, and nobody does a smoother ragout than the Executive Chef at Ritz-Carlton in New Orleans. Fresh asparagus adds a touch of springtime to this easy dish. Serve with a crusty artisan bread to sop up the sauce, add a green salad and glass of white wine. “Eat Dat!”
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs. (900 g) crawfish meat
- 2 Shallots
- 2 qt. (1.9 L) heavy cream
- 1 cup (240 ml) white wine
- 3 oz. (85 g) butter
- 4 Sprigs of Thyme
- 32 pieces of asparagus
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 quarts will serve 8 people
Instructions
- In a sauce pot over medium heat, melt the butter and cook the diced shallots for approximately 5 minutes or until they become translucent.
- Add the crawfish meat, white wine and thyme sprig.
- Let the white wine reduce by 1/2 and add the heavy cream.
- Let it simmer for 10 minutes in order to lightly thicken the cream then season to taste with salt and black pepper.
- Cook the asparagus spear in salty boiling water for 2 – 3 minutes and drain.
- Remove the thyme sprig before serving.
- NOTE: This recipe can be used as a pasta sauce, served over grits, or prepare a smaller serving for an appetizer.
- The key is to keep tasting as the recipe evolves so you develop the flavor that will fit your taste. Remember you are in control of the process.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Entree
- Cuisine: New Orleans
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590