Crawfish Gravy - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Lunch

This Crawfish Gravy is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by John Currence The foundation of this étouffée-like dish is a brown roux that lends a deep, nutty flavor. The gravy pairs well with the Grits Dressing , biscuits, and turkey.

Ingredients

1 pound thick-sliced smoked bacon, cut into 1/2" pieces
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup each finely chopped onion, green bell pepper, and celery
1/4 cup seeded, finely chopped jalapeños
3 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
2 teaspoons Cajun Spice Mix
3 cups low-salt chicken broth or shrimp stock
1 pound peeled crawfish tails or coarsely chopped peeled shrimp
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
Cayenne pepper (optional)
1/2 cup chopped scallions
Ingredient info: Crawfish tails can be found at cajungrocer.com.

Instructions

Cook bacon in a cast-iron or other large heavy skillet over medium heat until fat is rendered and bacon is crisp, about 12 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain. Pour drippings into a small bowl; return 6 tablespoons to the same skillet set over medium heat. Whisk flour into drippings, reduce heat to low, and cook, whisking constantly, until roux is one shade darker than peanut butter, about 10 minutes.
Add onion, pepper, celery, jalapeños, and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until onion is soft, about 20 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high; stir in reserved bacon, spice mix, then broth. Simmer, stirring often, until thickened and flavors meld, 20-25 minutes.
Stir in crawfish. Simmer until the tails curl, about 3 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne, if desired. Garnish with scallions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crawfish Gravy good for PCOS?

Yes, this Crawfish Gravy recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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