Best 3 Cajun Crawfish Pistolette Recipes

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Welcome to the realm of flavors! Today, we embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets behind creating the perfect Cajun Crawfish Pistolette. This delectable dish is a symphony of flavors, a harmonious blend of Cajun spices, plump crawfish, and crusty bread. Let's dive into the world of Cajun cuisine and explore the art of crafting this mouthwatering treat.

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

CRAWFISH PISTOLETTES



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Pistolette bread is fried and then stuffed with a delicious, cheesy, crawfish mixture! To reheat, place pistolettes in a sheet pan and heat in oven at 200F for 20 minutes.

Provided by jjelli1

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Crawfish

Time 50m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 15

¼ cup butter
1 cup finely chopped onions
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
¼ cup chopped green onions
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup evaporated milk
1 (8 ounce) package processed cheese, cubed
½ teaspoon butter
2 (16 ounce) packages cooked and peeled whole crawfish tails
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
2 cups vegetable oil for frying
20 brown and serve pistolette rolls

Steps:

  • Melt 1/4 cup of butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the chopped onion, bell pepper, green onions, and garlic. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in the evaporated milk and bring to a simmer. Stir in the processed cheese until melted. Reduce the heat to low, and keep the sauce warm.
  • Meanwhile, melt 1/2 teaspoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the crawfish tails and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Cajun seasoning. Cook and stir until the tails are hot and beginning to curl, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir the crawfish tails into the cheese sauce, and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cook the pistolette rolls in the hot oil until golden brown on all sides. Remove to a paper towel lined plate to cool. Once cool enough to handle, cut a slit in one end of each roll, then use the handle of a spoon to create a pocket in the roll. Stuff the rolls with the crawfish mixture and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Cholesterol 68.7 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 434.8 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

CAJUN STUFFED PISTOLETTES



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Make and share this Cajun Stuffed Pistolettes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 lb butter
1 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
3 cloves chopped garlic
3/4 cup evaporated milk
1/2 lb cubed Velveeta cheese
2 lbs shrimp or 2 lbs crab
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
20 pistolettes rolls (palm-sized oval brown and serve rolls, You could also use regular B&S rolls for more petite servings)
oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Saute vegetables in butter over medium heat until translucent.
  • Add milk, cheese, seafood and seasonings.
  • Cook until heated through and cheese is melted.
  • Keep warm.
  • Fill frying pan about halfway with oil and heat.
  • Fry rolls until golden brown all over.
  • While they're still hot, make a slit in one end.
  • Use a spoon to make a cavity in the roll and stuff the cavity with the seafood mixture.
  • Eat while hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.6, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 98.2, Sodium 659.5, Carbohydrate 36.2, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.5, Protein 16.9

EASY CRAWFISH PISTOLETTES



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I found the basic recipe for this online a few years ago. I omitted mushroom soup (not my thing), and added hot pork sausage, as a request from my boss at the time. Prep time is a guess (depending on the crawfish you use), but they're easy to make and i've never had leftovers!

Provided by Mmm-Mami

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 22m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 -2 lb frozen crawfish, tailmeat cleaned
1 1/2 lbs Velveeta cheese, cubed (usually only use 1/2 to 3/4 block)
1 lb ground spicy pork sausage (I use Jimmy Dean)
24 pistolette rolls (usually 2 bags)
cajun seasoning, to taste (I use Hebert's or Tony Chachere's)

Steps:

  • Clean crawfish. Leave in bowl of cold water until ready to use.
  • Brown sausage per package directions; drain.
  • Add Velveeta and crawfish to sausage. Cook on medium heat, until Velveeta is melted, stirring often.
  • Remove from heat. Using a spoon, poke an opening into each pistolette.
  • Spoon 1 1/2 tbsp crawfish mixture into each roll. Place on lightly greased baking sheet. Brush with butter, if desired.
  • Bake per package directions (usually 12 minutes). Cool 5-10 minutes (best served warm!), and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 651.6, Fat 27.8, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 123.8, Sodium 1736.9, Carbohydrate 65.6, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 6.5, Protein 32.7

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: Fresh fish, crisp vegetables, and flavorful herbs and spices will make all the difference in the taste of your pistolette.
  • Don't overcook the fish: Fish is a delicate protein that can easily be overcooked. Cook it just until it is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  • Use a good quality bread: The bread is the foundation of the pistolette, so make sure you use a good quality loaf that is sturdy enough to hold up to the fillings.
  • Be generous with the fillings: Don't be shy with the fillings! The more fillings you use, the more flavor your pistolette will have.
  • Get creative with your fillings: There are endless possibilities for fillings, so get creative and experiment with different flavors. You can use anything from traditional seafood fillings to more unique options like roasted vegetables or pulled pork.

Conclusion:

The Cajun fish pistolette is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even as a snack. With its crispy bread, flaky fish, and flavorful fillings, the pistolette is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal that is packed with flavor, give the Cajun fish pistolette a try. You won't be disappointed!

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