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A delicious crawfish pie with a golden, flaky crust and a rich, savory filling made of crawfish tails, vegetables, and creamy Cajun seasoning.

Crawfish Pie

ZARA
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Southern
Servings 6 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups crawfish tails
  • 1 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup green onions optional
  • 1 egg for brushing crust

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Prepare the pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish (store-bought or homemade).
  • In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Sauté for 5-7 minutes.
  • Sprinkle flour over the veggies, stir, and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Gradually add chicken broth, stirring until thickened (3-4 minutes).
  • Stir in heavy cream, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
  • Fold in crawfish tails and cook for 2-3 minutes to heat through.
  • Transfer the mixture into the pie crust. Top with another crust and seal the edges.
  • Brush the top crust with a beaten egg.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown and bubbling.
  • Let the pie cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
  • Calories: 400 kcal
  • Total Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 700mg