CRAWFISH IMPERIAL

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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 4 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3/4 cup chopped onions
1/4 cup chopped green bell peppers
1/4 cup chopped celery
Salt
Cayenne
1 pound peeled crawfish tails
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/4 cup chopped green onions, green part only
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Creole or whole grain mustard
Dash of hot pepper sauce
1/4 cup dried fine bread crumbs
Essence, recipe follows
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a large skillet, over medium heat, add the oil. Add the onions, peppers, and celery. Season with salt and cayenne. Saute for about 5 minute, or until wilted. Add the crawfish tails and cook for about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool completely. In a mixing bowl, combine the crawfish mixture with the garlic, parsley, green onions, 3/4 cup mayonnaise, mustard and hot pepper sauce. Mix well. Spoon the mixture into 4 individual gratin dishes. Mix together the bread crumbs and remaining mayonnaise. Season with Essence. Mix well. Spread the top of the crawfish mixture with the bread crumb mixture. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until bubbly and brown. Remove from the oven and let stand for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

Darren Mitchell
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I've made this crawfish imperial several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great dish for potlucks or parties, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Tyliyah Thompson
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This crawfish imperial was so easy to make! The instructions were clear and concise, and the dish was ready in no time. I will definitely be making this again.


Ritesh Sharma
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I made this crawfish imperial for my family last night, and they loved it! It was a hit with both the adults and the kids. I will definitely be making this again.


Jill
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This crawfish imperial was delicious! The flavors were on point, and the crawfish were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Heather Purvis
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I've made this crawfish imperial several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great dish for potlucks or parties, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


matovu faroq
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This crawfish imperial was so easy to make! The instructions were clear and concise, and the dish was ready in no time. I will definitely be making this again.


Said Muhammad
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I made this crawfish imperial for my family last night, and they loved it! It was a hit with both the adults and the kids. I will definitely be making this again.


Lindelwa Nqayi
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This crawfish imperial was delicious! The flavors were on point, and the crawfish were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Snhlanhla Gcwensa
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I've made this crawfish imperial several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great dish for potlucks or parties, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Md Merez
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This crawfish imperial was so easy to make! The instructions were clear and concise, and the dish was ready in no time. I will definitely be making this again.


Ronaldo Lewandowski
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I made this crawfish imperial for a party last weekend, and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about it, and I even had several people ask for the recipe. It's definitely a keeper!


Asmaa Ghareb
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This crawfish imperial was delicious! The flavors were perfect, and the crawfish were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


DarK Life
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I made this crawfish imperial for my family last night, and they loved it! It was a hit with both the adults and the kids. I will definitely be making this again.


Hamza Qureshi
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This crawfish imperial was so good! The crawfish were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again.


Randy Parker
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I've made this crawfish imperial several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great dish for special occasions, or even just for a weeknight meal.


almo_ 123
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This was my first time making crawfish imperial, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the dish was ready in no time. I will definitely be making this again.


Abduselam Shiferaw
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I made this crawfish imperial for a party last weekend, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I even had several people ask for the recipe. It's definitely a keeper!


KR MEDIA MR MEDIA
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This crawfish imperial was absolutely delicious! The flavors were so rich and complex, and the crawfish were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again soon.