Crawfish Cajun Pies
Crawfish Cajun Pies are a delicious fusion of flaky pastry and a spicy crawfish filling that captures the essence of Louisiana’s vibrant cuisine. These delightful pastries are simple to prepare, making them perfect for any occasion, whether as appetizers for a party or a comforting main dish. Each bite delivers an explosion of flavors that will leave your guests asking for more. Get ready to impress with this crowd-pleasing treat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 pies 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup crawfish tail meat (fresh or frozen)
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 1/2 red bell pepper (finely chopped)
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter, then sauté garlic, green onions, and red bell pepper until softened.
- Add crawfish and Cajun seasoning; cook for about 5 minutes until heated through.
- Roll out puff pastry and cut into squares or circles.
- Spoon the crawfish mixture onto one half of each pastry piece, fold over, and seal edges with a fork.
- Place on the baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg