Crawfish Pie with Puff Pastry

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Crawfish Pie with Puff Pastry.

1. Step 1

   Start by melting a generous amount of butter in a large skillet over medium heat, letting its rich aroma fill your kitchen.

2. Step 2

   Once the butter is bubbling, sprinkle in some flour and stir continuously for about 10 minutes, until the mixture transforms into a lovely light brown color.

3. Step 3

   This is your roux, the flavorful base for your dish.

4. Step 4

   Next, add in the chopped sweet onion, vibrant green bell pepper, crunchy celery, and fresh green onions.

5. Step 5

   Cover the skillet and let this medley simmer on low heat for about an hour, stirring occasionally to keep everything well combined and to allow those flavors to meld beautifully.

6. Step 6

   After the hour has passed, pour in the vegetable broth and stir in the tomato paste, cooking until the mixture becomes creamy and inviting.

7. Step 7

   Now it’s time to add the star of the show: the crawfish tails, along with some minced garlic and fresh parsley.

8. Step 8

   Let this simmer for an additional 15 minutes, allowing the crawfish to soak up all those delicious flavors and become tender.

9. Step 9

   Don’t forget to season your mixture with salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and a splash of hot sauce to suit your taste buds.

10. Step 10

    While that’s cooking, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

11. Step 11

    Once it’s ready, pop in the puff pastry shells and bake them for 5 to 7 minutes, or until they puff up and turn a beautiful golden brown.

12. Step 12

    When they’re done, take them out and let them cool for a moment.

13. Step 13

    Carefully remove the tops of the pastry shells and set them aside.

14. Step 14

    Now, lower the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).

15. Step 15

    It’s time to fill those delightful pastry shells! Spoon the crawfish mixture into each shell, slightly overfilling them for that extra deliciousness.

16. Step 16

    If you have any leftover filling, use it to create six small pies in a pie dish, topping them with the reserved pastry tops.

17. Step 17

    Place your filled pies on a baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes, or until the pastry shells are golden brown and the filling glistens with flavor.

18. Step 18

    Enjoy the delightful aroma wafting through your kitchen as you await this scrumptious dish!.