Crayfish pie is a traditional recipe with its roots in the river regions of Latin America, where the abundance of these crustaceans allowed for the development of unique and very tasty dishes. In different Latin American countries, this delight goes by various names, such as "crab pie" in Mexico or "crab cake" in some areas of the Caribbean. Its unmistakable flavor and simple preparation have made it a favorite for family gatherings and festivities. The combination of fresh ingredients and soft textures reflects the gastronomic richness of the places where crayfish is an essential part of the local diet.
Crayfish cake
How to prepare Crayfish Pie
To prepare this delicious pie, start by sautéing onions, garlic, bell pepper, and celery in butter until soft.
Add tomato sauce, crayfish, and parsley, mixing well to integrate all the flavors.
Cook slowly for 10 minutes so the ingredients blend together properly.
Turn off the heat and proceed to add breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, egg, and milk; then mix everything very well until you get a homogeneous mixture.
Place the mixture in a 10-inch pie crust and bake for 35 to 40 minutes in a preheated oven at 350 degrees.
If you prefer, you can substitute the delicious crayfish with shrimp without losing the characteristic flavor of this pie.
Ingredients (16)
- Onion
- Crawfish Tail
- Green Onion
- Parsley
- Garlic
- Salt
- Bell Pepper
- Breadcrumbs
- Celery
- Red Pepper
- Butter
- Egg
- Pepper
- Tomato Sauce
- Milk
- 10" Pie Crust
Instructions (18 steps)
- 1 Sauté onions
- 2 garlic
- 3 bell pepper
- 4 and celery in butter until soft
- 5 Add tomato sauce
- 6 crayfish
- 7 and parsley
- 8 Cook slowly for 10 minutes
- 9 Turn off the heat
- 10 Add breadcrumbs
- 11 salt
- 12 pepper
- 13 egg
- 14 and milk
- 15 then mix well
- 16 Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in a 350-degree oven
- 17 If you do not like delicious crayfish
- 18 you can substitute them for shrimp
Nutritional Information
Calories:
370 kcal
Protein:
0g
Carbohydrates:
63g
Fat:
38g
Azúcar:
0g
Sodio:
33mg