30 CRAWFISH RECIPE COLLECTION FOR A TASTE OF LOUISIANA
Try these crawfish recipes for a true taste of Louisiana! From etouffee to beignets to po' boys, these Cajun dishes are sure to please.
Provided by insanelygood
Categories Recipe Roundup Seafood
Number Of Ingredients 30
Steps:
- Select your favorite recipe.
- Organize all the required ingredients.
- Prep a crawfish recipe in 30 minutes or less!
Nutrition Facts :
CRAB-STUFFED AVOCADOS
We enjoy having this creamy and crunchy salad out on our deck on summer evenings. And it goes together in minutes flat! -Gail VanGundy, Parker, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Spoon onto avocado halves. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 26g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 654mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
CRAWFISH BEIGNETS
If you've ever been to Brenda's French Soul Food in San Francisco, you know how delicious these things are, and for those who haven't, prepare yourself for a mouthful of awesome! I'm not sure the exact measurements they use, but this is my personal version that comes pretty close to the real thing. Looking forward to your feedback and hope you all enjoy!
Provided by Tastefull Wonders
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood
Time 25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix crawfish meat, Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, and green onion together in a big bowl.
- Flatten and stretch out 12 biscuits with your hands or a rolling pin until they are rectangular in shape and about 4x5 inches.
- Place a scoop of the crawfish mix in the middle of each flattened biscuit and close all sides around it, working with your hands until all creases are fully sealed and you reach a desired shape.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Place beignets carefully into the hot oil and fry until they float to the top and are golden brown on both sides, flipping as needed, about 5 minutes total. Remove from oil onto a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle tops with paprika and cayenne pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 50.9 mg, Fat 29.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 914.8 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
FRIED STUFFED AVOCADO
The fried stuffed avocado has become quite popular lately showing up in a few restaurants in South Texas. If you see it on the menu, make sure you order it. They are all different. Here is one of the versions I found from a restaurant in Austin. I'm sure that you could make your own version. Enjoy!
Provided by YaYa1689
Categories Tex Mex
Time 22m
Yield 1 Fried Avocado, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Take the ½ avocado and remove the skin, leaving avocado ½ whole. Take a scoop and.
- remove some of the flesh around the seed whole to allow for more filling.
- Dust with flour and wrap in plastic and freeze.
- Dip the avocado in the relleno batter removing some batter from the hole and deep fry.
- Heat, sauté and cook the shrimp with garlic and pico. Deglaze with white wine and add cream to bring to a boil. Add manchego cheese and cook until thickened.
- Fill the hole with the shrimp mixture and pour sauce around rim and serve.
- Serve on a large round plate and garnish with fresh cilantro.
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- Some restaurants fill both halves of avocado, put the halves together batter or dust with flour and deep fry for a couple of minutes.
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- Relleno Batter:.
- To prepare, place flour in a mixing bowl and add egg yolks, salt, oil, and beer.
- Stir batter until thoroughly mixed.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap and allow it to rest in the fridge for at least 2 hours or as long as 24 hours - the longer the better, to a point.
- Just before using batter, stir it well again.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff but not dry; gently fold egg whites into batter.
- Fry in oil at 360°F.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1639.1, Fat 80.1, SaturatedFat 25.7, Cholesterol 646.8, Sodium 11191.3, Carbohydrate 104.7, Fiber 10.3, Sugar 7.6, Protein 42.1
CRAWFISH-STUFFED AVOCADOS
This recipe calls for crawfish, but you could easily substitute crab meat, shrimp or lobster. The sweetness of the seafood will complement the creaminess of the avocado in this elegant but easy dish.
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories easy, quick, appetizer
Time 10m
Yield Four servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the crawfish, carrot and zucchini in a medium bowl. Add the lime juice, Tabasco sauce, one teaspoon salt and pepper to taste and toss to combine. Sprinkle the avocado halves lightly with salt and divide the crawfish mixture among them. Sprinkle with the cilantro and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 261, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 527 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
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