"An appetizing first course from the flavor center of the universe, Louisiana. Courtesy of Chef Dick Brennan, Jr. of the Palace Cafe, featured in The Louisiana New Garde television series. If you do not have access to crawfish meat, please feel free to substitute shrimp or lobster...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup butter
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2 cups onions, peeled and diced
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1 cup celery, diced
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1 cup red bell pepper, seeded and diced
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1 cup green bell pepper, seeded and diced
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce (or other Louisiana style hot sauce)
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1 lb crawfish tail meat
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2 ounces romano cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup)
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1 cup dry breadcrumbs
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salt and pepper, to taste
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4 tablespoons olive oil
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4 tablespoons flour, for dusting
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2 lemons, juice of
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1/4 cup dry white wine (Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc)
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1 cup butter, cut into tablespoons