Best 2 Crawfish Stuffing Recipes

Crawfish stuffing is a delectable dish that combines the flavors of succulent crawfish, savory herbs, and aromatic vegetables to create a filling that elevates any meal. Whether you're preparing a special occasion feast or simply craving a comforting and flavorful dish, crawfish stuffing is a versatile recipe that can be tailored to your unique tastes and preferences.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

BREAD STUFFING WITH CRAWFISH, BACON, AND COLLARD GREENS

Bread Stuffing with Crawfish, Bacon, and Collard Greens image

Categories Shellfish Vegetable Side Bake Sauté Thanksgiving Stuffing/Dressing Bell Pepper Fall Collard Greens Bon Appétit Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free

Yield Makes 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 (1-pound) loaf crusty country-style white bread
1/4 cup olive oil
4 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 large garlic clove, minced
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced celery
1 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1 pound peeled cooked crawfish tails, thawed if frozen
1/2 pound sliced bacon, chopped
1 (1-pound) bag sliced collard greens, coarsely torn
1 3/4 cups low-salt chicken broth or turkey stock, heated, divided
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut bottom crust and short ends off bread; discard. Cut remaining bread with crust into 1-inch cubes (about 10 cups loosely packed). Place in very large bowl. Add oil, thyme, and garlic; toss. Spread cubes out on large rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until golden and slightly crunchy, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes. Return to same very large bowl.
Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add next 3 ingredients. sauté until soft, about 10 minutes. Add crawfish; sauté 2 minutes. Transfer to medium bowl. sauté bacon in same skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to bowl with vegetables. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon bacon fat from skillet. Add greens and 1 cup broth. Cover and simmer until greens are almost tender, about 5 minutes. Add greens and broth in skillet to vegetable mixture. Add parsley. DO AHEAD Bread cubes and vegetable mixture can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately. Store bread at room temperature. Chill vegetable mixture.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Stir vegetable mixture into bread. Add remaining 3/4 cup broth; toss. Transfer to prepared dish. Cover with buttered foil, buttered side down. Bake until heated through, 25 minutes. Uncover; bake until top starts to brown, 25 minutes longer.

CRAWFISH STUFFING

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This stuffing would be lovely with fish. From the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947.

Provided by Molly53

Categories Crawfish

Time 25m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

6 tablespoons cracker crumbs
milk
1/4 lb crawfish (about 24 crawfish) or 1/4 lb shrimp, cooked and peeled (about 24 crawfish)
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, peeled and minced
1 tablespoon flour
1 tablespoon parsley
1 tablespoon fish stock or 1 tablespoon chicken stock
salt and pepper, to taste
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

Chop crawfish or shrimp.
Moisten crumbs with milk; add onion, flour, stock, parsley, salt and pepper.
Simmer a few minutes; add crumbs and simmer two minutes.
Let cool slightly and add egg.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.5, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 206.3, Sodium 177.2, Carbohydrate 43.3, Fiber 2, Sugar 2.7, Protein 18.2

Tips:

Prep the ingredients ahead of time. This will make the cooking process much smoother and faster. Chop the vegetables, measure out the spices, and cook the rice ahead of time.
Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your stuffing. Look for plump, fresh crawfish, and use fresh vegetables and herbs.
Don't overcook the stuffing. Overcooked stuffing is dry and crumbly. Cook it just until it is heated through, about 30 minutes.
Season the stuffing to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add a splash of hot sauce for a little extra kick.
Serve the stuffing immediately. Crawfish stuffing is best served hot and fresh out of the oven.

Conclusion:

Crawfish stuffing is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. It is perfect for any occasion, from a casual weeknight meal to a special holiday dinner. With its unique flavor and texture, crawfish stuffing is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.