Easy Louisiana Crawfish Pie Recipe

It’s almost springtime and that means it’s time for Crawfish Pie aka “Katie cooks a random dish that no one knows about and shares it with the internets”.

Most southerners know about crawfish boils, but every time I tell someone I’m making crawfish pie, I get that “what the heck is that” look. My simple explanation is this: it’s like a chicken pot pie, but with crawfish and instead of peas and carrots, you have the Cajun trinity-onions, celery, and bell pepper.

If you love savory & spicy pot pies, you’ll enjoy this recipe. But if you’re not a fan of crawfish or traditional Louisiana cuisine, you aren’t going to like this pie. Feel free to move on to another recipe, or browse my other dinner recipes here.

What is crawfish pie made of?

Louisiana crawfish tail meat, onions, celery, bell pepper, garlic, parsley, butter, cream of mushroom soup, evaporated milk, cornstarch, pie crust, and seasonings. If I happen to have shrimp along with the crawfish, then I’ll use a combo of both.

Where can I find crawfish?

Here in the deep south, crawfish boils are a big thing. If you are lucky enough to have a friend save you some leftover crawfish and shrimp from a boil, use those! If not, you can usually find some in the frozen seafood section of the grocery store or Walmart-but check and make sure it’s from Louisiana! Or if you’d rather have them fresh, here’s where to find Louisiana Crawfish shipped to you.

Here’s how to make crawfish pie

Crawfish pie is made similar to other pot pies. You start with the filling ingredients-sautéing the onion, celery and bell pepper in butter. When those are softened, add the garlic and cook another minute. Add the cream of mushroom soup, evaporated milk, and the cornstarch mixture, cooking these until the filling has thickened. Add in the crawfish tails, parsley flakes, and seasonings. I like to use creole or cajun seasonings to taste. Pour the mixture into the prepared pie shells, and bake until the crusts are golden brown.

What to serve with crawfish pie?

I serve crawfish pie as a main dish. It’s very filling all by itself. Good side items would be a light salad, buttery corn on the cob, and homemade bread or rolls.

How to make mini crawfish pies or hand pies

Instead of making two large pies, you can make smaller hand pies or individual mini pies.

• For the hand pies, you’ll need to cut the pie crust into large circles, add a portion of the filling, fold the dough over into a semi-circle, and seal around the edges with a fork. Place these on a large sheet pan with a silicone baking liner. Bake at 350 until golden brown, around 20-25 minutes.
• For mini pies, you’ll need pie pans and pie dough. Cut the dough into circles that will fit the pie pans. You’ll need two circles for each pie. Place one circle in the bottom, add the filling, and then place another circle on top. Crimp the edges or seal with a fork. Place these on a large sheet pan to bake. Bake at 350 until golden brown, around 20-30 minutes.

Hope y’all enjoy this recipe!