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Cajun crawfish pastries with flaky crust and delicious filling

Cajun Crawfish Pastries

Delicious flaky pastries filled with a spicy crawfish mixture, perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Cajun, Southern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastries
  • 1 package frozen puff pastry, thawed (17.3 ounces)
  • 1 pound crawfish tails, fully cooked Can substitute with shrimp or crab.
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 piece bell pepper, finely diced (any color)
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or pepper jack)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 egg for egg wash
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt the butter.
  2. Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic, sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in the crawfish tails and Cajun seasoning, letting it cook for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, then fold in the shredded cheese and let cool slightly.
Assembly
  1. Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface to even thickness and cut into 4x4 inch squares.
  2. Place a tablespoon of the crawfish filling in the center of each square and fold over to form triangles.
  3. Press the edges to seal and use a fork to crimp the edges for decoration.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Brush the tops of the pastries with the beaten egg and bake for 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 8gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

Serve warm with remoulade or as picnic treats. For vegetarian options, substitute crawfish with mushrooms and spinach.

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