CRAWFISH POT PIE

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 to 2 sheets frozen puff pastry (splurge on the all-butter one if you can), thawed and cut into a shape that will cover your baking vessel
1 pound crawfish tail meat, drained and squeezed of excess liquid (see Cook's Note)
Salt, pepper and Creole/Cajun seasoning
1 quart Yukon gold potatoes, skin on, medium dice
1 quart baby turnips, skin on, medium dice (totally can use big boy turnips too, just gotta peel them and cut them down more)
3 ounces unsalted butter, or more as needed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, or more as needed
2 2/3 cups seafood stock (fish, vegetable or chicken stock will all work too)
1 1/3 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon porcini powder
Few dashes of your favorite hot sauce
12 ounces frozen peas and carrots
6 ounces frozen pearl onions
Fresh parsley or dill, for garnish
Lemon wedges and hot pepper-infused vinegar, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Bake the puff pastry on a baking sheet until all puffy and delicious, about 10 minutes. Set aside and increase oven temperature to 400 degrees F.
  • Drain the crawfish tails and squeeze excess liquid out. (Wet tails can effect the thickness of the finished sauce.)
  • In a pot of salty water, cook the potatoes until they are softened but have a little crunch still left in them, then drain and set aside.
  • Add the turnips to a pot of BOILING salty water. Cook until softened, then drain and run under cold water. Set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan (big enough to hold all the ingredients), melt the butter. When the butter is melted and bubbling, add the flour and blend in with a whisk. Keep whisking on medium heat for 5 minutes (do not brown, you are just cooking some of the floury flavor out).
  • Add the stock and cream, then increase heat to medium-high. DO NOT STOP STIRRING. As it heats up the mixture will get thicker. Add the Worcestershire, porcini powder, hot sauce, and salt, pepper and Creole/Cajun seasoning to taste. Cook until the bechamel mixture is thickened and bubbly, then add the drained crawfish and mix in. Cook, stirring, until the mixture returns to a boil. (If the mixture needs more thickening you can do it with a mixture of flour and butter, a tablespoon at a time, waiting for it to return to a boil each time. This is as thick as it's gonna get.)
  • Add the peas and carrots, pearl onions, potatoes and turnips. Stir gently, so as not to break up the potatoes and turnips.
  • Spoon the mixture in vessel of your choice and top with the cooked puff pastry. Put the whole thing back into the oven.
  • Have a beverage. Cook until and bubbly and the puff pastry is starting to brown. Garnish with fresh parsley and/or dill. Serve with lemon wedges and hot pepper infused vinegar.

Zoe Metcalf
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This crawfish pot pie is the perfect meal for a special occasion. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


liyema mbalane
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I love that this crawfish pot pie is made with a creamy sauce instead of a traditional roux. It makes the filling extra rich and flavorful.


Sapla Akter
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This crawfish pot pie is a great make-ahead meal. You can make it the night before and just pop it in the oven when you're ready to eat.


Bose Felix
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This crawfish pot pie is a great way to use up leftover crawfish. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Shahzab ali
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This crawfish pot pie is the perfect comfort food. It's creamy, flavorful, and filling. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the oven when I'm ready to eat.


Melissa Murphy
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I love that this crawfish pot pie is made with fresh vegetables. It makes the filling extra flavorful and nutritious.


Pauline Gallacher
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This crawfish pot pie is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Lovely Queen
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I'm not a huge fan of crawfish, but this pot pie was delicious! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the crust was flaky and golden brown. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ikra Anjum
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This crawfish pot pie is the perfect meal for a cold winter night. The creamy filling and flaky crust are sure to warm you up from the inside out.


Sajahahan 123
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I love that this crawfish pot pie is made with a creamy sauce instead of a traditional roux. It makes the filling extra rich and flavorful. The crust is also perfectly flaky and golden brown.


REZKI
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This crawfish pot pie is a great way to use up leftover crawfish. The filling is creamy and flavorful, and the crust is flaky and golden brown. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the oven when I'm ready to eat.


Edul Khan Shamim
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I'm a big fan of seafood pot pies, and this crawfish pot pie is no exception. The filling is bursting with flavor, and the crust is flaky and golden brown. I highly recommend this recipe!


Saroj Ansari
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This crawfish pot pie is the perfect comfort food. The filling is creamy and flavorful, and the crust is flaky and golden brown. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the oven when I'm ready to eat.


Safi Marri
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I made this crawfish pot pie for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the crust was perfectly flaky. I'll definitely be making this again.


Allah Rakheyo
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This was my first time making crawfish pot pie, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the pot pie was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Saleem
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I've made this crawfish pot pie several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The filling is rich and flavorful, and the crust is always flaky and golden brown. I highly recommend this recipe!


Joshua Ovbiebo
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This pot pie was a hit with my family! Even my picky eaters loved it. The recipe was easy to follow and didn't take too long to make. I'll definitely be adding this to my regular dinner rotation.


Khadija Bello
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I'm not usually a fan of seafood, but this crawfish pot pie changed my mind. The crawfish were cooked to perfection and had a delicate flavor that paired perfectly with the creamy sauce.


Johnnyboy Redelinghuys
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This crawfish pot pie was an absolute delight! The creamy filling was bursting with flavor, and the buttery crust was perfectly flaky. I'll definitely be making this again.