Best 5 Voodoo Crawfish Enchiladas Recipes

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Indulge in the captivating flavors of Voodoo Crawfish Enchiladas, a tantalizing fusion of Cajun and Mexican cuisine. This delectable dish combines tender crawfish, a Louisiana specialty, with a rich and flavorful enchilada sauce, all wrapped in soft and pillowy tortillas. But that's not all; this recipe article presents a culinary journey with three enticing variations to suit every palate. From the classic Voodoo Crawfish Enchiladas, bursting with bold spices and zesty flavors, to the creamy and indulgent Crawfish Alfredo Enchiladas, each recipe promises a unique and unforgettable experience. And for those seeking a vegetarian twist, the Crawfish-less Enchiladas offer a delightful meat-free option, packed with fresh vegetables and savory spices. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with this versatile and flavorful dish, perfect for any occasion.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

PREJEAN'S FAMOUS CRAWFISH ENCHILADAS RECIPE - (3.8/5)



Prejean's Famous Crawfish Enchiladas Recipe - (3.8/5) image

Provided by bsctbb

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter
1 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced bell pepper
1 1/4 cups canned Rotel tomatoes
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons granulated garlic
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 pound crawfish tails
3 cups heavy cream
4 tablespoons Blonde Roux
8 ounces Velveeta Cheese, shredded
12 (6-inch) flour tortillas
8 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • In a skillet over high heat melt butter. Add onion and pepper and sauté until transparent. Add Rotel tomatoes and simmer 2 minutes. Add cayenne, black pepper, salt, garlic, and chili powder and stir well. • Add crawfish and simmer 3 minutes. Add cream and roux. Stir continuously while bringing to a boil. Remove from heat and add Velveeta cheese. Allow to cool completely. • Preheat oven to 400 degrees • Fill crawfish mixture into tortillas and roll. Place in greased baking pan and top with cheddar cheese. • Bake 7 minutes or until golden brown. Top with remaining mixture as desired. This recipe makes 12 enchiladas - Top with Prejean's Enchilada Sauce to complete this dish.

CREAMY CRAWFISH ENCHILADAS



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Yield 8 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
½ cup fresh yellow corn kernels
½ cup chopped yellow onion
2 teaspoons minced jalapeño
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16-ounce) package cooked crawfish tails
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1½ cups chicken stock
1½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup sour cream
½ cup salsa verde
8 soft corn tortillas, warmed
Garnish: quartered grape tomatoes, chopped fresh cilantro, salsa verde

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Spray an 11x7-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add corn, onion, and jalapeño; sauté until tender, about 4 minutes. Add garlic; sauté for 30 seconds. Remove from heat. Stir in crawfish, cilantro, lime juice, paprika, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt remaining ¼ cup butter over medium heat. Add flour; cook for 1 minute, whisking constantly. Gradually add stock; bring to a boil. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low; add cheese, whisking until melted. Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream and salsa verde. Add 1 cup sauce to reserved crawfish mixture.
  • Fill each tortilla with about ⅓ cup crawfish mixture. Roll up tortillas tightly, and place seam side down in prepared pan. Pour remaining sauce over tortillas.
  • Bake for 30 minutes. Increase oven temperature to broil. Broil until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Garnish with tomatoes, cilantro, and salsa verde, if desired.

CRAWFISH ENCHILADA CON QUESO



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Provided by Greg Sonnier

Categories     Cheese     Shellfish     Appetizer     Bake     Mardi Gras     Cheddar     Monterey Jack     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 2 (appetizer) servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons lard or bacon fat
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup small diced onion
1/4 cup small diced red pepper
1/2 cup small diced celery
1 tablespoon yellow corn flour
2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup seafood stock
1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/2 pound fresh crawfish tails
1/8 cup green onions
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Vegetable oil, for softening tortillas
4 blue corn tortillas
1/2 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
Salsa, for serving

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350°F. Heat lard and chili powder in a 10-inch skillet. Add onion, red pepper, and celery. Cook, stirring frequently, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add corn flour and stir to combine. Add cream and stock. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to simmer. Add cheddar cheese and stir to combine. Add crawfish and green onions. Season with salt and pepper.
  • 2. Meanwhile, heat vegetable oil in a large skillet. Add tortillas, one at a time, to soften. Remove to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
  • 3. Place tortilla in shallow baking dish. Using a slotted spoon, fill tortilla with crawfish mixture and roll to seal. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Pour over cream mixture. Top with grated Monterey Jack. Transfer to oven and cook until cheese is melted and bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • 4. Remove from oven. Place on a rack to cool and set, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately with salsa.

CAJUN CRAWFISH ENCHILADAS



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While this cajun lady was living in Corpus Christi I was challenged to cook up a mexican dish with crawfish for a pot luck dinner. Cajuns are known for what we have around us and try to make something great out of it. By the way...it was a winner.

Provided by Jerrie T

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/2 cup butter
2 cups onions
1 cup bell pepper
16 ounces cream cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano leaves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
4 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
2 tablespoons parsley
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup butter
4 lbs crawfish tails, deveined
2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
2 teaspoons garlic
1/2 cup green onion
30 (6 inch) flour tortillas
1 cup heavy whipping cream
16 ounces monterey jack cheese or 16 ounces Mexican blend cheese
2 tablespoons parsley sprigs (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 325 degrees.
  • In a 3-quart pot over medium high heat, melt 1/2-cup butter. Add onion and bell pepper. Cook and stir 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and cook an additional 5 minutes. Add cream cheese, oregano, cumin, 2 teaspoons Old Bay Seafood seasoning, Konriko Creole Seasoning, and parsley. Cook and stir 3 minutes. Add 1 cup whipping cream and cook 5 minutes. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet over low-medium heat (too high heat will cause crawfish to become rubbery or hard), combine remaining ½-cup of butter and crawfish. Cook and stir 3 minutes. Add 2 teaspoons Old Bay Seafood seasoning, garlic powder and green onion. Cook an additional 2 minutes. (Drain, keeping liquid and set aside) Add to cream mixture and mix well. Spoon a portion of mixture in the center of each warm tortilla. Fold the tortilla in thirds and place seam side down in casserole dish.
  • Mix liquid from crawfish with 1 cup whipping cream and cook for 3 minutes. Add remaining mixture of crawfish and stir.
  • Spoon mixture over the tortilla and top with cheese.
  • Bake at 325 for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley sprigs if desired.

CRAWFISH ENCHILADAS



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Make and share this Crawfish Enchiladas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Crawfish

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 tablespoon butter
1 cup chopped green onion
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 cup 1% low-fat milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup nonfat sour cream
2 cups cooked crawfish tail meat
12 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over med-high heat.
  • Add in green onions and the next 6 ingredients; stir/sauté 5 minutes or until tender.
  • Sprinkle flour over vegetables; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk.
  • Cook over med heat for about 8 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in salt and the next 4 ingredients.
  • Remove from heat; let stand 3 minutes.
  • Add in cheddar cheese and sour cream, stirring until cheese melts.
  • Stir in the crawfish.
  • Add 1 inch of water to a medium skillet; bring to a simmer.
  • Dip 1 tortilla in water using tongs.
  • Spoon 1/4 cup crawfish mixture into center of 1 tortilla; roll tightly and place in a 13x9 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  • Repeat procedure with remaining tortillas and 2 3/4 cups crawfish mixture.
  • Spread remaining crawfish mixture over tortillas.
  • Sprinkle with Monterey jack cheese.
  • Cover and bake in a 325°F oven for 10 minutes or until heated thoroughly.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients whenever possible. This will give your enchiladas the best flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different fillings. There are many different types of meat, seafood, and vegetables that can be used in enchiladas.
  • Make sure your enchiladas are cooked all the way through. This will help to prevent foodborne illness.
  • Serve your enchiladas with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include sour cream, salsa, guacamole, and cheese.

Conclusion:

Voodoo crawfish enchiladas are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that will be sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give voodoo crawfish enchiladas a try.

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