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Crawfish Pie

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Rest Time 10 mins
Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
Cooking Method: ,
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Cooking Temp: 450  C
Servings: 8
Calories: 420
Best Season: Spring, Suitable throughout the year
Description

A savory double-crust pie filled with crawfish tails, the holy trinity, and Cajun seasonings — sautéed in butter, thickened with cornstarch, and baked in a golden pastry crust. A classic Louisiana dish that is as impressive at a dinner party as it is satisfying on a weeknight.

Ingredients
  • 3/4 medium Bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 lg. Onion, chopped
  • 2 ribs Celery, chopped
  • 3/4 Cups Butter
  • 6 Tbsp. Crawfish fat (optional)
  • 1.5 lbs. Crawfish, peeled
  • 1/2 Cups Green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 Cups Parsley, chopped
  • 1 1/2 tsp. Salt
  • 1/2 tsp. Black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp. Red pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. Garlic powder
  • Cornstarch as needed
  • Dough for a double-crust 9-inch pie
Instructions
  1. 1
    Sauté bell pepper, onion, and celery in butter until tender.
  2. 2
    Add crawfish fat (if using) and simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. 3
    Add crawfish tails, green onions, parsley, and all seasonings. Stir well.
  4. 4
    If filling is too loose, thicken with a little cornstarch dissolved in cold water.
  5. 5
    Allow filling to cool completely before assembling the pie.
  6. 6
    Preheat oven to 450°F. Place half the pie crust dough in a 9-inch pie pan.
  7. 7
    Fill with cooled crawfish filling. Place top crust over filling, moisten edges, and seal. Cut 2–3 one-inch slits in the top crust.
  8. 8
    Bake at 450°F for 10 minutes, then reduce oven to 375°F and bake 35 minutes longer until golden brown.
  9. 9
    Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 420kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g40%
Saturated Fat 13g65%
Cholesterol 185mg62%
Sodium 620mg26%
Total Carbohydrate 26g9%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 2g
Protein 20g40%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

The filling must be completely cooled before going into the crust — hot filling will make the bottom crust soggy.

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