Crawfish Pie Recipe

Mardi Gras is March 4, 2025. I didn't celebrate Mardi Gras in New Orleans until I was an adult.  However, as a kid, my parents always recognized Mardi Gras with special meals. Crawfish pie was one of those meals. 

Getting Louisiana crawfish to Maryland was Mission Impossible. On our return trips from Louisiana, my parents fly home with a suitcase of Cajun sausage, stewed okra, crawfish tails, and other Louisiana delicacies. Prepping the food to ensure it remains frozen the entire trip and meticulously packing it takes Mission Impossible precision Tom Cruise would envy.   

It is an exceptional day in the Frelow home when crawfish is on the menu.  Considering the effort it takes to get the crawfish tails and it's limited supply, it was like the Pope came to visit.  Truly a blessed occasion. 

Luckily, purchasing crawfish is locally is easier now. However, if you cannot find crawfish you can substitute shrimp or I will give you my parents number. They will bring you a pack back from their latest visit 😘

I like to use Pillsbury Crescent Rolls for the crust instead of a traditional pie crust.  It's a buttery chef's kiss addition.  However, you can use a prepared crust.

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Ingredients:

• 1-2 lbs frozen Louisiana crawfish tails thawed, reserve the fat
• 2 T flour
• 2 T butter
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
• 2 celery stalks
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1/3 cup chicken stock
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp onion powder
• Cajun seasoning to taste
• 2 cans of Pillsbury Crescent Rolls
• 1 beaten egg
• 1 T water

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Melt butter in a skillet
3. Whisk in the flour and stir over medium high heat until roux is peanut butter colored
4. Add in onions, bell peppers, and celery
5. Saute until tender; about 5 mins
6. Add in garlic and saute for 30 secs.
7. Stir in the chicken broth, crawfish fat, and heavy cream.
8. Bring to a simmer
9. Once the mixture thickens, add in the crawfish tails.
10. Season with the Cajun seasoning, onion powder, and garlic powder.
11. Remove from the heat.
12. Place 1 can of crescent rolls in the bottom of pie pan (9 inches pan)
13. Pour in the crawfish filling and cover with the second can of crescent rolls. Flute the edges to seal.
14. Whisk the beaten egg and water together.
15. Brush the egg wash over the top of the pie crust.
16. Bake the pie for 30-35 mins or until golden brown.
17. Allow pie to rest for 10 mins before serving

Wine Pairings 

2022 Brookdale Chenin Blanc Old Vine, Paarl, South Africa

2023 HER Collection Sauvignon Blanc, Wellington, South Africa

2021 Theo-patra’s Cuvée "Cerise" Yorkville Highlands, Mendocino County, CA

2023 Black Elephant Three Men In A Tub With A Rubber Duck Red Blend, Franschhoek, South Africa

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