Best 6 Crayfish Cornbread Recipes

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Immerse yourself in the delectable realm of Southern cuisine with our tantalizing Crayfish Cornbread journey. This culinary adventure unveils a symphony of flavors and textures, where the succulent and briny essence of crayfish harmonizes with the golden, fluffy embrace of cornbread. Discover three exceptional recipes that showcase the versatility and allure of this classic pairing. Embark on an epicurean odyssey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. From a traditional Crayfish Cornbread Casserole that exudes homey goodness to the zesty kick of Crayfish Cornbread Etouffee, each recipe promises a unique gustatory experience. And for those seeking a gluten-free option, the Gluten-Free Crayfish Cornbread Muffins deliver a delightful symphony of flavors without compromising on texture. Prepare to elevate your culinary repertoire and indulge in the irresistible charm of Crayfish Cornbread.

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CRAWFISH CORN BREAD



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Moist and crusty, with tasty flecks of crawfish tail meat and zippy peppers, this is a tempting, distinctive corn bread. I like to serve it warm alongside soups and stews for a memorable lunch or supper. -Eloise Waler, Rayville, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/2 cup canola oil, divided
1 to 2 medium jalapeno peppers, minced
2 cups cornmeal
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup sliced green onions
1 cup crawfish tail meat, cooked

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute onion and green pepper in 1 tablespoon oil until tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in jalapenos; set aside. , In a bowl, combine cornmeal, baking powder, salt and baking soda. In another bowl, beat the eggs, milk and remaining oil; stir into the dry ingredients just until blended. Stir in the corn, cheese, green onions, crawfish and reserved jalapeno mixture. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. , Bake at 400° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cut into squares. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 458mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

CRAWFISH CORNBREAD



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Provided by Christin Mahrlig

Categories     Bread

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup butter
1 cup diced yellow or sweet onion
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped green onion
2 jalapenos, (chopped)
1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning
1 pound frozen crawfish tails, (thawed)
2 cups yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 (15-ounce) can cream-style corn
1 cup milk
1/2 cup Vegetable oil
3 large eggs, (lightly beaten)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Place the butter in a large nonstick pan and heat over medium-high heat. When melted, add onion and bell pepper. Cook 3 minutes and then add green onion and jalapeno. Cook another few minutes or until onions and peppers are soft.
  • Drain any liquid from crawfish and add to pan along with creole seasoning. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
  • Add cheddar cheese, canned corn, milk, oil, and eggs. Add onion/crawfish mixture. Stir to mix well.
  • Transfer mixture to a greased 10-inch cast iron skillet. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until golden on top and set in the middle.

CRAWFISH CORNBREAD RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by msippigrl

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (12-16 ounce) package frozen crawfish tails, thawed
1 medium yellow onion, chopped (2/3 cup)
Half a medium bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 tablespoon butter (I used salted)
4-5 green onions (tops only), chopped
2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and sliced (or chopped)
2 cups yellow corn meal (I used Aunt Jemima's)
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup oil (I used canola)
1 cup milk (I used 2%)
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated, shredded, or cubed
1 (11 ounce) can Green Giant Niblets whole kernel corn, drained
1 teaspoon Tony Chachere's Original creole seasoning
Garlic salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Generously grease a 10x10 (or equivalent) baking dish or cast iron skillet. Prep the onion, bell pepper, green onions and jalapenos (keep the green onions and jalapenos separate from the chopped onion and bell pepper). If crawfish are large, cut them in half then rinse them and drain in a colander. Drain the corn. Set everything aside. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat; add the onion, bell pepper, and a little salt and black pepper and saute just until onions are beginning to turn translucent, stirring frequently so they don't brown. Remove from heat (don't turn off the burner) and stir in green onions and jalapenos. Add the drained crawfish and sprinkle top with the creole seasoning and garlic salt; return to heat for 3-4 minutes just to warm it through, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and set aside. Meanwhile, whisk the lightly beaten eggs, oil, and milk into the cornmeal mixture. Fold in the cheese and drained corn. Stir in the crawfish mixture just until combined. Pour into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until center tests done with a wooden toothpick and top is browned. Let rest for about 10 minutes before cutting into squares or wedges to serve.

CRAWFISH CORNBREAD



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This recipe was in our local paper during the holidays. I haven't tried it yet but plan to soon. I have had a commercially made version of this and it was fairly good but I think homemade anything is much better! Hope you'll give it a try and let me know how you like it. Edited: I finally made this and it is a wonderful recipe. Many people don't have crawfish, so I think lightly boiled shrimp could easily be substituted for the crawfish. Also, 1/2 tsp cajun seasoning could be added for an extra kick.

Provided by Lunchmeat

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups yellow cornmeal
3 eggs, slightly beaten
1 (14 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2-1 teaspoon salt
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped fine
1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped fine
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 onion, chopped fine
1/2 cup cooking oil
3/4 cup chopped green onion
1 cup milk
1 lb cleaned crawfish tail

Steps:

  • Saute onions and bell pepper in a little butter, cooking until onions are transparent.
  • Add jalapeno pepper and set aside.
  • Mix all other ingredients, except for crawfish.
  • Add onions and peppers, then crawfish.
  • Pour into greased 9x13 pan and bake at 400 degrees for 35-45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.2, Fat 22.6, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 139.5, Sodium 642.7, Carbohydrate 33.2, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 2.8, Protein 18.5

CRAWFISH CORNBREAD



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A unique Cajun twist on cornbread.

Provided by Ann Beck

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 c yellow cornmeal
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 eggs
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
4 oz jar diced pimentos, drained
1/3 c vegetable oil
1 cup c shredded cheddar cheese
15 oz can cream style corn
1/3 c chopped jalapeno pepper
1 lb peeled crawfish tails
1 pinch tony chacheres seasoning
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375. Grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  • 2. Stir together cornmeal, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. In another bowl, beat together the eggs, onion, green pepper, pimentos, vegetable oil, Cheddar cheese, cream style corn, jalapeno pepper, crawfish tails, seasoned salt, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder until the mixture is well combined. Pour the crawfish mixture into the cornmeal mixture, and stir together. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • 3. Bake in the preheated oven until the cornbread is lightly golden brown, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 55 min. Wait approximately 10 min. before serving.

SOUTHERN LIVING CRAWFISH CORNBREAD



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Don't let this title scare you. This recipe comes from the Southern Living magazine, and not live crawfish in cornbread from down south. Posted for ZWT5.

Provided by TxGriffLover

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup bell pepper, finely chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 (14 3/4 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
3/4 cup green onion, chopped
2 cups yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 lb frozen crawfish tail, thawed, drained and peeled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400º. Heat a 12-inch (1 1/2-inch deep) cast-iron skillet in oven for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; saute 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Remove from heat. Stir in jalapenos.
  • Stir together milk, oil, and eggs in a large bowl. Stir in corn, cheese, onion mixture, and chopped green onion.
  • Stir together cornmeal and next 5 ingredients just until blended. Stir in milk mixture, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in crawfish. Pour into hot cast-iron skillet.
  • Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately.
  • Note: To make cornbread in a baking dish, prepare recipe as directed, beginning with step 2. Pour batter into a well-greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Proceed with recipe as directed, increasing bake time to 50 minutes.
  • Shrimp Cornbread: Substitute 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled, deveined and coarsely chopped.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 955.8, Fat 56.9, SaturatedFat 19.3, Cholesterol 348.2, Sodium 1791.4, Carbohydrate 74.9, Fiber 7, Sugar 6.2, Protein 41.7

Tips:

  • Fresh is best: When choosing crayfish, look for ones that are lively and have a firm texture. Avoid any crayfish that are sluggish or have a slimy coating.
  • Purge the crayfish: Before cooking, purge the crayfish by soaking them in cold water for 30 minutes to remove any dirt or debris. This will also help to improve the flavor of the crayfish.
  • Season the crayfish: Before cooking, season the crayfish with a variety of spices and herbs. This will help to enhance the flavor of the crayfish and make them more delicious.
  • Cook the crayfish properly: Crayfish can be cooked in a variety of ways, including boiling, steaming, and frying. Be sure to cook the crayfish until they are opaque and firm to the touch.
  • Serve the crayfish with your favorite sides: Crayfish can be served with a variety of sides, including cornbread, hushpuppies, and coleslaw. You can also serve crayfish with a dipping sauce, such as melted butter or garlic butter.

Conclusion:

Crayfish cornbread is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its combination of sweet cornbread and savory crayfish, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe to try, give crayfish cornbread a try. You won't be disappointed!

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