LOUISIANA CRAWFISH PIE

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Like Gumbo, there are dozens, no hundreds of different Crawfish Pie recipes, and they're all good. Here is my version which works just as well with shrimp. This makes two pies or you can use the leftovers to make mini crawfish/shrimp pies. C'est ci bon!

Provided by Donna Graffagnino

Categories     Seafood

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 lb crawfish tails w/fat or shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 1/2 stick butter
1 Tbsp butter for brushing
1 large onion, diced
6 stalk(s) celery, chopped fine
1 medium bell pepper, chopped fine
1 Tbsp garlic, minced
1/2 c dried parsley or 1 cup fresh, chopped
1 bunch green onions, sliced thin
8 oz velveeta cheese, original, cubed
1/2 - 1 cap-full of liquid crab boil
2 can(s) cream of mushroom soup
1 Tbsp black pepper
1 tsp cayenne or more to taste
creole seasoning, to taste
hot sauce to taste
2 frozen pie crusts, thawed
3 Tbsp corn starch (mixed with 3 t water) ***or***
1 c seasoned bread crumbs

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375* In medium saucepan over medium heat sauté the onions, bell pepper, celery and garlic in butter until onions have wilted.
  • 2. Add the seasonings, mushroom soup, and liquid crab boil. Stir well. Add the Velveeta cheese and stir until completely melted.
  • 3. Add the crawfish/shrimp to the mixture. Bring mixture to a low boil then simmer about 10 minutes. Add the parsley and continue to stir often to prevent scorching.
  • 4. Add either the breadcrumbs or cornstarch slurry to thicken up the mixture. You can also add more or less cheese to achieve your desired consistency. The filling should be as firm as pudding, not runny.
  • 5. Place pie crust into a pie plate and trim excess dough. Fill crust with mixture then place the second pie crust over the filling.
  • 6. Tuck in the excess dough under the bottom crust edge and crimp the edges together. Brush melted butter over the top of the crust.
  • 7. Cut 3 or 4 slits in the top of the crust. Place pie on baking sheet and bake at 375* for 30 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Let pie sit for 20 minutes before cutting. Enjoy!
  • 8. *Note: Some images borrowed from internet

Amaka Ojukwu
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's the best crawfish pie I've ever had.


Jasmin Fernandez
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This crawfish pie is the perfect comfort food. It's creamy, flavorful, and satisfying.


Kashif Hussain
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I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Samjana Kc
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This recipe was easy to follow and the pie turned out delicious! I would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves crawfish.


weas aswe
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pie turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt to the filling.


AhMaD QinGx
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This crawfish pie was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best crawfish pie he's ever had.


Raheel Ragar
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I'm not a big fan of crawfish, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The pie was delicious and the crawfish were not fishy at all. I will definitely be making this again.


Mamello Lesabe
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This recipe is a keeper! The crawfish pie was so good that I ate two pieces. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


edirin Edun
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I made this pie for my family and they loved it! The crawfish were tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. The crust was also perfect.


Omowumi adeola
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This was my first time making crawfish pie and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the pie was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Raheen fatima
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I'm from Louisiana and I can tell you that this is the real deal! The crawfish pie was amazing. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


ALIRAZA JUTT
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The crawfish and the trinity (celery, onion, and bell pepper) give the pie a great flavor. I also like to add a little bit of cayenne pepper to give it a bit of a kick.


Nahro Photograph
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This crawfish pie was a hit at my last dinner party! The flavors were bold and delicious, and the crust was perfectly flaky. I'll definitely be making this again.