Soft-Shell Crawfish Taquitos Recipe

Recipe provided by Artista

• Difficulty: Intermediate
• Servings: 2 taquitos

• 2 soft-shell crawfish
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons crab boil seasoning
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 2 (4-inch) flour tortillas
• 2 teaspoons butter, melted or softened
• 4 teaspoons hoisin sauce
• 2 teaspoons toasted white sesame seeds
• 4 tablespoons chiffonade romaine lettuce
• 1 tablespoon chiffonade red cabbage
• 2 teaspoons Habanero Onion Puree (recipe below)
• 4 teaspoons Jalapeno Mayo (recipe below)
• 2 tablespoons fried rice sticks
• 2 slices avocado
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 2 fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Habanero Onion Puree:

• 1 large Texas yellow onion
• 4 red habaneros
• 1 cup white vinegar
• Salt and white pepper to taste

Jalapeno Mayo:

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup finely chopped Texas yellow onion
• 1/4 cup minced escabeche-style jalapeno peppers
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell peppers
• Juice of 1 lime
• Salt and white pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Season each soft-shell crawfish with paprika and crab boil seasoning evenly. Coat them in the cornstarch, shaking off any extra flour. Quickly fry the crawfish in a hot, oiled skillet for about 45 seconds to avoid overcooking.
2. For each taquito, gently butter the tortilla and warm it. Spread 2 teaspoons of hoisin sauce evenly over the warm tortilla, then sprinkle with 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds. In the middle, layer 2 tablespoons of chiffonade romaine, followed by 1/2 tablespoon red cabbage, and top with 1 teaspoon of Habanero Onion Puree.
3. Drizzle 2 teaspoons of Jalapeno Mayo on top, then sprinkle with 1 tablespoon fried rice sticks. Add a slice of avocado and one fried crawfish on the pile. Finish by drizzling 1 teaspoon sesame oil over the crawfish and garnish with a cilantro leaf. Repeat the process with the other tortilla.

Habanero Onion Puree Preparation:

1. Place all puree ingredients into a food processor and blend until smooth but textured. Season with salt and white pepper to taste.

Jalapeno Mayo Preparation:

1. Mix all ingredients thoroughly in a bowl. Adjust seasoning with salt and white pepper. Refrigerate until needed.

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