Crawfish Pie
Cajun

Crawfish Pie

A savory pie brimming with tender crawfish tails and the rich flavors of Cajun spices.

Medium1.5 hours

Where it comes from

Crawfish Pie is a testament to the resourcefulness of Cajun cooks in the Louisiana bayous, making the most of local ingredients.

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What goes into it

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Dairy & Fats

How it's made

  1. 1

    Sauté the holy trinity in butter until soft.

  2. 2

    Add crawfish tails and Cajun seasoning, cooking until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Stir in flour and cream to thicken.

  4. 4

    Roll out pie dough and fill with the crawfish mixture.

  5. 5

    Cover with dough, brush with egg, and bake until golden.

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