Crawfish Marguerite + Bayou Boogie

With friends coming over for dinner last night, I wanted to make something special with the 2 lbs. of crawfish tails that I had stashed in my freezer. Here's a family favorite that is "out of this world" delicious and is sure to please your family and guests. It is packed with wonderful flavors in a spicy sauce that compliments the pasta perfectly,  has just the right amount of heat, and less calories than the cream version of this dish.  Cest bon, cher! Enjoy!

Crawfish Marguerite

4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons flour
1 lb. favorite pasta
1/4 cup butter
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
2 tsp.'s minced garlic
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 sprigs fresh thyme, chopped
1 bunch green onions , chopped
2 lbs. peeled crawfish tails
2 cups hot water
1  tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. salt
Tabasco to taste

Here is a pic of my fresh parsley and thyme that I am growing on my patio this summer.  I am also growing Creole tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and jalapeno peppers, and will be sharing some recipes that will include those, soon. There really isn't anything quite like fresh herbs and tomatoes, for cooking up a great dish.

Prepare pasta according to directions on package, and then add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, mix well, and place in a large serving bowl.

In a medium, heavy skillet,  heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil on medium heat. Add flour and whisk until a blond roux forms, (about 8 to 10 minutes) and set aside.

Melt butter in a large skillet and add onions, bell pepper, garlic, and celery and cook about 10 minutes on medium heat.

Add roux, hot water, crawfish, green onions, parsley, thyme, and seasonings. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes until thick, stirring occasionally. Add Tabasco, and serve over pasta.

Serve with a garden salad, garlic bread, and a nice glass of white wine, for a delectable summer meal. Bon appetit!

I'll be sharing this at~

Full Plate Thursday @ Miz Helen's Country Cottage 

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Bayou Boogie

Here's a little clip of Geno Delafose and French Rockin' Boogie, rockin the crowd at the Strawberry Park Crawfish Festival. Grab a cold drink, and crank it up for this one cher, and let the good times roll! Merci beaucoup for stopping by!