Crawfish Thermidor

Individual servings of crawfish braised with fresh mushrooms in butter and white wine, then spiced with red pepper flakes. Great for an appetizer or as a side dish.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 298 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup butter
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• ½ cup white wine
• ½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• paprika, for garnish
• 1 pound peeled crawfish

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease 4 small to medium sized ramekins.

Step 2

In a skillet, melt the butter and add mushrooms and white wine; simmer for about 8 minutes. Add the crawfish tails and simmer for another 5 minutes.

Step 3

Gradually blend in flour, salt, and red pepper flakes. Slowly drizzle in the milk, stirring constantly and cook until mixture thickens.

Step 4

Pour mixture into the prepared ramekins. Sprinkle the top of each with a pinch of paprika.

Step 5

Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until heated through.