LOUISIANA CRAWFISH PIE

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Like Gumbo, there are dozens, no hundreds of different Crawfish Pie recipes, and they're all good. Here is my version which works just as well with shrimp. This makes two pies or you can use the leftovers to make mini crawfish/shrimp pies. C'est ci bon!

Provided by Donna Graffagnino

Categories     Seafood

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 lb crawfish tails w/fat or shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 1/2 stick butter
1 Tbsp butter for brushing
1 large onion, diced
6 stalk(s) celery, chopped fine
1 medium bell pepper, chopped fine
1 Tbsp garlic, minced
1/2 c dried parsley or 1 cup fresh, chopped
1 bunch green onions, sliced thin
8 oz velveeta cheese, original, cubed
1/2 - 1 cap-full of liquid crab boil
2 can(s) cream of mushroom soup
1 Tbsp black pepper
1 tsp cayenne or more to taste
creole seasoning, to taste
hot sauce to taste
2 frozen pie crusts, thawed
3 Tbsp corn starch (mixed with 3 t water) ***or***
1 c seasoned bread crumbs

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375* In medium saucepan over medium heat sauté the onions, bell pepper, celery and garlic in butter until onions have wilted.
  • 2. Add the seasonings, mushroom soup, and liquid crab boil. Stir well. Add the Velveeta cheese and stir until completely melted.
  • 3. Add the crawfish/shrimp to the mixture. Bring mixture to a low boil then simmer about 10 minutes. Add the parsley and continue to stir often to prevent scorching.
  • 4. Add either the breadcrumbs or cornstarch slurry to thicken up the mixture. You can also add more or less cheese to achieve your desired consistency. The filling should be as firm as pudding, not runny.
  • 5. Place pie crust into a pie plate and trim excess dough. Fill crust with mixture then place the second pie crust over the filling.
  • 6. Tuck in the excess dough under the bottom crust edge and crimp the edges together. Brush melted butter over the top of the crust.
  • 7. Cut 3 or 4 slits in the top of the crust. Place pie on baking sheet and bake at 375* for 30 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Let pie sit for 20 minutes before cutting. Enjoy!
  • 8. *Note: Some images borrowed from internet

Abusayd Miya
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This recipe sounds delicious, but I'm allergic to shellfish.


Chilly Jimenez
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I've never had crawfish pie before, but I'm willing to try it.


Bangla YouTube
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I'm not a big fan of pies, but this one looks really good.


Asharye Sancko
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I'm not sure if I can find crawfish where I live, but I'm going to try this recipe with shrimp instead.


Summer Pranks
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I'm not a huge fan of crawfish, but this recipe sounds intriguing.


Majok Majok
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This recipe looks delicious. I'm going to pin it for later.


Shahid Imran
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Tousef Bhatti
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I'm going to try making this pie for my next party.


jobayer jobayer
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This pie is a great way to use up leftover crawfish.


Tshepo Keupilwe
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a delicious and easy way to enjoy crawfish.


Ranjit Tamang
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This is the best crawfish pie I've ever had!


Ristine Margaret
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I love this pie! It's so creamy and flavorful.


Shahzad Ahmad134 Muneeb
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This recipe is a keeper! I can't wait to make it again.


Richard E Mutsinze
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I'm not sure I did something wrong but my pie crust turned out soggy.


Diana Dianah
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I thought the pie was a bit bland. Maybe I didn't add enough seasoning.


Mark Norwood
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This pie was a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved it.


Marie Cruze
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big seafood fan, but I'm so glad I did! The crawfish pie was delicious and I'll definitely be making it again.


Kashif Kashif
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I've made this pie a few times now and it always comes out perfect. The filling is creamy and flavorful, and the crust is flaky and golden brown.


Arman Shahriar
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This crawfish pie was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it.