Best 5 Cajun Crawfish Stuffed French Bread Recipes

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**Indulge in a Taste of Louisiana: Cajun Crawfish Stuffed French Bread**

Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Louisiana with our tantalizing Cajun Crawfish Stuffed French Bread. This delectable dish combines the bold flavors of Cajun cuisine with the comforting warmth of freshly baked bread. Get ready to experience a symphony of flavors as you bite into this masterpiece. Inside, you'll find a generous filling of tender crawfish, a medley of aromatic vegetables, and a creamy, flavorful sauce, all enveloped in a crispy, golden-brown French bread. This recipe is a perfect blend of textures and tastes, sure to leave you craving more. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to indulge in a culinary delight that will transport you to the vibrant streets of Louisiana.

**Additional Recipe Ideas:**

* **Crawfish Etouffee:** Experience the richness of Louisiana's signature dish, featuring succulent crawfish simmered in a flavorful sauce of tomatoes, onions, celery, and bell peppers. Served over fluffy rice, this classic etouffee is a true Cajun delight.

* **Crawfish Pie:** Dive into a hearty and comforting crawfish pie, filled with tender crawfish, a creamy sauce, and a flaky, golden-brown crust. This savory pie is perfect for a family gathering or a cozy night in.

* **Crawfish Boil:** Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors of a traditional crawfish boil. This Louisiana staple involves boiling crawfish with an array of seasonings, creating a delicious feast that's perfect for sharing. Get ready to indulge in a messy but satisfying culinary experience.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CAJUN CRAWFISH BREAD



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Provided by By Jay Ducote of Bite and Booze

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (12-ounce) loaf French bread, halved lengthwise
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons butter
¾ cup finely chopped sweet onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound cooked crawfish tails
¾ cup chopped green onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning*
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¾ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese with peppers
½ teaspoon sweet paprika
Garnish: parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Place bread halves, cut side up, on a baking sheet. Divide mayonnaise between bread halves, spreading evenly. Set aside. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sweet onion, and cook until softened, 5 minutes. Add garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add crawfish, green onion, and parsley, stirring to combine. Cook until crawfish is heated through, about 5 minutes. Add Cajun seasoning and cream cheese. Remove from heat, and stir until cheese is incorporated. Divide mixture between bread halves, spreading evenly to cover. Top each half with cheeses and paprika. Bake until cheese has melted, about 15 minutes. Increase oven temperature to broil. Broil 6 inches from heat until cheese has browned, about 2 minutes. Top with parsley, if desired. Serve warm.

CRAWFISH BREAD



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This is one of my "go to" appetizers! It's easy and flavorful and just says "Welcome to the South"! If you aren't a crawfish fan, substitute shrimp (peeled and deveined) for the crawfish! Or, if you're feeling it....substitute crabmeat! This bread will disappear from the table!

Provided by Sylvia Waldsmith

Categories     Seafood Appetizers

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 Tbsp butter
1/4 c onion, finely chopped
1/4 c green bell pepper, finely chopped
1/4 c celery, finely chopped
2 clove garlic, minced
1 pkg frozen crawfish (12-16 ounce), thawed and rinsed
1 can(s) diced tomatoes with green chilies (10 ounce), drained
1 Tbsp cajun seasoning, or to taste
1/2 c mayonnaise
1 c shredded monterey jack cheese
1/4 c parmesan cheese, grated
5 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced on the diagonal
1 large loaf french bread

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large saute pan (or skillet), melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, green pepper and celery and saute for 5 minutes, or until softened. Add garlic and cook for a few minutes more.
  • 2. Add crawfish tails, tomatoes and seasoning. Cook for 5 minutes and remove from heat. Allow to cool for 5 - 10 minutes.
  • 3. In a large bowl, mix together mayonnaise, cheeses and scallions, until well blended. Stir in cooled crawfish and mix well.
  • 4. Cut bread in half and then cut the bread lengthwise (making 4 pieces). Spoon mixture evenly on the four pieces, place in oven for 15 minutes. Turn oven to broil and broil for 3 - 5 minutes or until tops are lightly brown...watch closely so they don't burn!
  • 5. Cut bread into slices and serve! Enjoy!
  • 6. You can substitute ¾ cup frozen seasoning blend (referred to in the south as the Trinity) for the chopped onion, green pepper and celery.

CAJUN CRAWFISH-STUFFED FRENCH BREAD



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A delectable sandwich from Cajun Delights blog. You can also make this with shrimp, although it won't have that sweet lobstery taste.

Provided by Jostlori

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup butter
1 cup mirepoix (mix of diced onion, celery, bell pepper)
1 teaspoon crushed garlic
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
4 tablespoons white wine
2 tablespoons seafood stock or 2 tablespoons clam juice
salt
8 ounces cream cheese, cut into small pieces
1 lb peeled crawfish tail
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
1 loaf French bread

Steps:

  • Melt butter in medium saucepan on medium high heat. Add onions, bell pepper, and celery and saute' for 5 minutes.
  • Add cayenne pepper, black pepper, paprika, and garlic and stir well. Stir in white wine and seafood stock, bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low.
  • Add crawfish tails and salt and mix well. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. If using shrimp, don't add until the last 5 minutes of the 20.
  • Gradually add cream cheese until melted, stirring often and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add green onions and parsley and a little more white wine if mixture is too thick.
  • Cut bread in half and scoop out center portion of French bread loaf. Fill bottom portion with crawfish mixture. Place top half on top, brush with melted butter and bake in a 350 degree oven for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1136.7, Fat 36.9, SaturatedFat 19.7, Cholesterol 214.2, Sodium 1671.6, Carbohydrate 148.7, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 8.8, Protein 50.8

CRAWFISH BREAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound crawfish tail meat, peeled, cleaned and deveined
1/2 stick butter
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 cup chopped and drained ripe tomatoes
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
3/4 cup Monterey Jack Cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 loaf French bread

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Rinse the crawfish. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for a few minutes. Add the tomatoes, Cajun seasoning and crawfish. Saute for 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
  • In a bowl, mix together the cheeses, mayonnaise and parsley. Add the tomato and crawfish mixture to the mayo mixture.
  • Cut the loaf of bread in half and then cut the bread lengthwise. Spoon the mixture on the bread and bake for 10 to 15 minutes. Then broil for an additional 3 to 5 minutes. Watch closely, as not to burn. Cut the bread into individual portions.

STUFFED CRAWFISH BREAD



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Make and share this Stuffed Crawfish Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Breads

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup butter, melted (plus more for brushing)
2 cups onions, finely chopped
1 cup bell pepper, finely chopped
1 lb peeled louisiana crawfish tails with fat
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 (48 ounce) package frozen bread dough, such as Bridgeford (three loaves)
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese or 1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions; sauté 5 to 10 minutes or until translucent. Reduce heat to medium. Add bell pepper and garlic; sauté´ 5 to 8 minutes. Add crawfish, green onion, hot sauce, and salt and pepper; sauté 5 minutes to marry flavors. Cover and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • Roll each defrosted loaf of bread dough out on a lightly floured surface to a 20x5-inch rectangle. Cut each rectangle in half width-wise. Spoon about 1/2 cup of crawfish mixture into center of each piece; top with 1/4 cup of each type of cheese. Fold dough over and pinch edges to seal, fully enclosing filling. Cut 2-inch slits on top of filled dough for venting. Repeat with remaining dough and crawfish mixture. Place loaves on a greased baking sheet and brush tops with melted butter. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden.
  • Cool 10 minutes. Slice and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.3, Fat 49.5, SaturatedFat 26.1, Cholesterol 77.3, Sodium 339, Carbohydrate 3.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.7, Protein 7.1

Tips and Conclusion

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh crawfish tails. If you can't find fresh crawfish, you can use frozen crawfish tails, but be sure to thaw them thoroughly before using.
  • Be careful not to overcook the crawfish. Crawfish should be cooked until they are just opaque, about 2-3 minutes.
  • If you don't have a Dutch oven, you can use a large pot or skillet. Just be sure that it has a lid.
  • Serve the Cajun crawfish stuffed French bread with your favorite dipping sauce, such as remoulade sauce or cocktail sauce.

Conclusion: This Cajun crawfish stuffed French bread is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. It's perfect for a party or potluck, and it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe, give this Cajun crawfish stuffed French bread a try. You won't be disappointed!

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