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Description

Crawfish pie is a traditional dish in Louisiana cuisine. It's a savory pie filled with crawfish tails, vegetables, and spices. This easy crawfish pie recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Prep time

Preparation of this crawfish pie recipe takes around 15 minutes.

Cook Time

Cooking time for the crawfish pie is around 45 minutes.

Ingredients

For the pie crust:
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
  • 4-5 tablespoons cold water
For the filling:
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 pound crawfish tails, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Equipment

  • Rolling pin
  • 9-inch pie dish
  • Saucepan
  • Frying pan
  • Whisk

Method

1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt for the pie crust. Add vegetable shortening and mix with a pastry blender until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs. 2. Add cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough comes together. Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. 3. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). 4. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. 5. Add crawfish tails, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, thyme, and oregano. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. 6. In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth, heavy cream, and flour. 7. Add the chicken broth mixture to the crawfish mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens. 8. Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface and place it in a 9-inch pie dish. Trim the edges and prick the bottom with a fork. 9. Pour the crawfish mixture into the pie crust. 10. Bake the crawfish pie for 35-40 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.

Notes

This easy crawfish pie recipe can be customized to your taste. You can add more vegetables, spices, or cheese to the filling. You can also use a store-bought pie crust to save time.

Nutrition Info

This recipe serves 6 people. Each serving contains:
  • Calories: 447
  • Protein: 16g
  • Fat: 28g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 516mg

Recipes FAQ

Can I use frozen crawfish tails?

Yes, you can use frozen crawfish tails for this recipe. Just make sure to thaw them before cooking.

Can I make this crawfish pie in advance?

Yes, you can make the pie crust and filling in advance and assemble the pie just before baking. You can also bake the pie ahead of time and reheat it in the oven before serving.

Recipe Tips

  • Make sure to chill the dough before rolling it out to prevent it from shrinking in the oven.
  • You can use a food processor to make the pie crust if you don't have a pastry blender.
  • You can substitute shrimp or crab meat for crawfish.
  • You can serve the crawfish pie with a side salad or steamed vegetables.

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