Best 5 Cajun Crawfish Enchiladas Recipes

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For a delightful and mouthwatering dish that blends the bold flavors of Cajun cuisine with the comforting warmth of enchiladas, look no further than Cajun crawfish enchiladas. These enchiladas are a true culinary masterpiece, offering a symphony of rich, savory, and tantalizing flavors that will transport your taste buds to a culinary paradise. Made with succulent crawfish, a vibrant blend of Cajun spices, and a creamy, savory filling, these enchiladas are sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the best recipe for cooking Cajun crawfish enchiladas, a dish that will surely impress your friends and family.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

VOODOO CRAWFISH ENCHILADAS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

2 habanero peppers
1 jalapeno pepper
1 poblano pepper
1 serrano pepper
2 red bell peppers
2 red onions
2 red tomatoes
1 pound crawfish tail meat
1 pound shredded jack cheese
2 tablespoons Cajun spice
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground thyme or oregano
Olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon chopped shallots
4 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon Cajun spice
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon seasoned salt, such as Lawry's
2 cups vegetable oil
10 to 15 white or yellow corn tortillas

Steps:

  • For the filling: Roast the chile peppers, bell peppers, onions and tomatoes on a grill or open flame until charred on the outside. Place in a plastic bag or on a tray and cool in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
  • Pull them out of the refrigerator and reserve 1 red bell pepper, 1 red onion and 1 red tomato for the sauce. Remove the skin and seeds (if desired) from the rest of the peppers while being very careful to not touch your face. Leaving the seeds in will mean your enchiladas are much spicier. For milder enchiladas, leave out the habaneros altogether. Scrape any black char off of your red onion and the outer skin (not good eats). After this is done, you want to mix your peppers, onions, tomatoes and hot peppers and chop them into bite-size pieces.
  • When the vegetables are chopped, add your crawfish tail meat and half your jack cheese and mix well.
  • In separate mixing bowl, add the Cajun spice, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and thyme. This spice mix you have created is a great blackening spice so save any extra you have. Some Cajun spices have more salt then others, so taste your mixture. It should have lots of flavor but have a nice balance of salt. If you find you need a little salt, add some seasoned salt or a season-all; if too salty, add a little more paprika, garlic and onion powder.
  • Once you have your spices mixed together, add half of it to your crawfish mixture and taste.
  • For the sauce: Add a splash of olive oil to a hot pan over medium-high heat, and then add the butter. Immediately add your garlic and shallots; this will cook quickly so have your cream ready to go. Cook for maybe a minute, stirring constantly (don't burn), and then add your heavy cream. Using a whisk, stir the sauce until it just starts to simmer. Reduce the heat to low and stir every couple of minutes.
  • In a food processor, add the reserved red bell pepper, onion, tomato, Cajun spice, paprika and seasoned salt. Puree into a smooth consistency.
  • Add this mixture to your hot cream and stir well. Turn the heat up to medium and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring often. Do not let the sauce boil over. (Allow the sauce to cool and then chill in the refrigerator if you want to make it ahead of time.)
  • To assemble: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan to 350 degrees F.
  • Using a pair of metal tongs, drop the tortillas 2 at a time into the hot oil for about 10 seconds. Remove from the oil and place on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb the oil. Allow the tortillas to cool, but don't chill them. While they are still slightly warm, begin spooning in the filling about one-quarter of the way down the tortillas and then roll tight.
  • Using a cake pan or a deep casserole dish, place about 1/2 cup of the cream sauce in the bottom of the pan and spread evenly. Add each enchilada side by side until the pan is filled. Pour enough sauce to completely cover the top. Add the rest of your jack cheese and place in the oven to bake for 30 to 40 minutes. The cheese should be bubbling hot and just starting to brown.
  • Bon Appetit!!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tips:

  • Use fresh crawfish. Fresh crawfish will give your enchiladas the best flavor. If you can't find fresh crawfish, you can use frozen crawfish, but make sure to thaw them completely before using.
  • Don't overcook the crawfish. Crawfish cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked crawfish will be tough and chewy.
  • Use a good quality enchilada sauce. The enchilada sauce is a key component of this dish, so make sure to use a sauce that you like. You can use a store-bought sauce or make your own.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. When you're cooking the enchiladas, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • Serve the enchiladas with your favorite toppings. You can serve the enchiladas with a variety of toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or cheese.

Conclusion:

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

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