Crawfish Dip

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup green onion chopped, 8 green onions
• 1 cup bell pepper diced, 1 medium
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 4 ounce pimentos diced or sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder optional
• 8 ounces cream cheese cubed, room temperature
• 12 ounces crawfish tails rinsed and drained
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1-4 tablespoons water as needed
• fresh parsley or cilantro for serving

DIRECTIONS

1. In a medium skillet, heat the butter over medium heat.
2. Add the bell peppers and green onion, and sauté for 7 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in spices, drained pimentos, and garlic. Sauté for 1 minute.
4. Add in the cream cheese and stir well until the cheese melts into the veggies. This will take about 5-10 minutes.
5. Add the crawfish, and stir until completely coated.
6. Pour in lemon juice, and stir well. Add in water, one tablespoon at a time until it reaches your desired consistency.
7. Transfer to a serving dish if desired (or serve in the skillet), and sprinkle with chopped parsley, cilantro, chives, or green onions.