Description
This incredibly comforting crawfish pie recipe is a cherished family favorite, bringing a taste of Louisiana sunshine and smiles to every meal. It’s a straightforward, flavor-packed dish that’s surprisingly simple to master, especially with ready-made pie crusts. This savory pie offers pure comfort, warming you from the inside out with its rich and satisfying flavors, making it perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Pre-made Pie Crusts (deep dish): 2
Butter: 4 tablespoons
Onion (finely chopped): 1 medium
Celery (finely chopped): 2 stalks
Green Bell Pepper (finely chopped): 1 medium
Garlic (minced): 3 cloves
All-Purpose Flour: 1/4 cup
Crawfish Tails (cooked, peeled, defrosted): 1 lb
Chicken Broth: 1 cup
Heavy Cream: 1/2 cup
Fresh Parsley (chopped): 1/4 cup
Green Onions (sliced): 2 tablespoons
Cajun Seasoning: 1 teaspoon (or to taste)
Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (or to taste)
Black Pepper: 1/4 teaspoon (or to taste)
Instructions
1. 1. First, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. 2. Then, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. 3. Sauté the onion, celery, and bell pepper until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
4. 4. Next, add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
5. 5. Now, stir in the flour. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, making a roux.
6. 6. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and heavy cream.
7. 7. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring until it thickens. Reduce heat.
8. 8. Gently fold in the crawfish tails, parsley, green onions, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
9. 9. Taste and adjust seasonings for your perfect crawfish pie recipe filling.
10. 10. Pour the crawfish mixture into one pie crust.
11. 11. Place the second pie crust over the filling. Crimp the edges to seal.
12. 12. Cut several slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
13. 13. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
14. 14. Let your finished crawfish pie recipe cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
You can easily adapt this wonderful crawfish pie recipe to suit your family’s tastes. For instance, if you cannot find crawfish, shrimp or even a mix of seafood works beautifully in this crawfish pie recipe. Simply use an equal amount. Also, feel free to add a pinch of cayenne pepper for extra heat. Maybe you prefer a homemade crust? Go for it! This crawfish pie recipe is quite forgiving. You can also experiment with different cheeses on top.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Pie, Southern Comfort Food
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Louisiana, Southern, Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: crawfish pie, comfort food, southern recipe, louisiana cuisine, savory pie, easy dinner, family meal, seafood pie, cajun seasoning