RALPH AND KACOO'S CRAWFISH ETOUFFEE

Ralph and Kacoo's Crawfish Etouffee

2 pounds crawfish tails
1 cup oil
3/4 cup flour
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup garlic, mashed and finely minced
2/3 cup chopped green peppers
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup tomato paste
1 can chicken broth
3 cup water
2 chicken flavored bouillon cubes
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon Tabasco pepper sauce
1 teaspoon fancy paprika

In a large skillet, make roux by stirring oil and flour over slow to medium heat. When roux reaches peanut butter color, add chopped onions, celery, garlic and green peppers and saute.