Cajun Crawfish-Stuffed French Bread

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 15
Cajun Crawfish-Stuffed French Bread recipe for a spicy lunch or dinner
in Seafood

Prep

20 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/4 cup butter
1 cup mirepoix ( mix of diced onion , celery , bell pepper )
1 teaspoon crushed garlic
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
4 tablespoons white wine
2 tablespoons seafood stock or 2 tablespoons clam juice
salt
8 ounces cream cheese , cut into small pieces
1 lb peeled crawfish tail
1/4 cup fresh parsley , chopped
1/4 cup green onion , chopped
1 loaf French bread

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
478
Sugar
3g
Fat
17g
Cajun Crawfish-Stuffed French Bread is a classic Louisiana dish that combines rich crawfish tails with a creamy mixture of spices stuffed inside a crispy French bread. This dish is bursting with unique Cajun flavors and is perfect for anyone looking for a spicy and flavorful entrée or side dish. Whether you're looking to impress your friends with a taste of the South or simply want to enjoy a hearty and satisfying meal, Cajun Crawfish-Stuffed French Bread is the perfect recipe for you.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
3.Add the mirepoix and cook until softened.
4.Then mix in the garlic, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and paprika, and stir until combined.
5.Add the white wine and seafood stock until it has reduced by half.
6.Then add in the cream cheese until it melts and becomes creamy.
7.Next, add in the peeled crawfish tails and mix until coated in the creamy mixture.
8.Then add in the chopped parsley and green onion before turning off the heat.
9.Cut the loaf of French bread in half lengthwise, and then hollow out each side.
10.Stuff the crawfish mixture into the hollowed-out bread, and then place both sides of the bread back together.
11.Place the stuffed bread on a baking sheet and then bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the filling is hot and bubbly.
12.Let the bread cool for a few minutes before slicing into generous portions and serving.

PROS

This dish is rich and flavorful, with a creamy mixture of crawfish and spices stuffed inside a crispy French bread.

It’s perfect for a spicy lunch or dinner and can be served as an entrée or side dish.

CONS

Crawfish may not be readily available in some areas, and may be replaced with other seafood that may change the overall flavor of the dish.

Also, the bread may become soggy if stored for too long, and should be eaten immediately after baking.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Crawfish is high in protein and low in fat, making it a healthy alternative to red meat.
It is also rich in vitamins and minerals, particularly Vitamin B12, which is essential for maintaining a healthy nervous system.

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