Crawfish Casserole Recipe

Name: Crawfish Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter; 1 cup chopped onion; 2 pounds meat from crawfish tails (about 14 pounds whole crawfish); 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper; 1/2 cup chopped green onions, green parts only; 1 (10-ounce) container sliced white button mushrooms; 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 1/2 cups seasoned bread crumbs (see page 196); 1 egg, beaten

Servings: persons

Cooking spray
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 cup chopped onion
2 pounds meat from crawfish tails (about 14 pounds whole crawfish)
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped green onions, green parts only
1 (10-ounce) container sliced white button mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups seasoned bread crumbs (see page 196)
1 egg, beaten

1
Preheat the oven to 300F.
2
Lightly coat a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
3
Melt the butter in a large saute pan set over medium heat.
4
Add the onion and cook for about 8 minutes.
5
Add the crawfish, bell pepper, and green onions, and cook for 5 minutes.
6
Add the mushrooms, parsley, garlic powder, cayenne, black pepper, and salt and cook for 5 minutes.
7
Remove the pan from heat, add 2 cups of the bread crumbs and the egg, and stir well.
8
Pour the mixture into the casserole dish and top with the remaining 1/2 cup bread crumbs.
9
Bake for 25 minutes or until the casserole is set and the bread crumbs are golden brown.

297

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cooking spray, 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, 1 cup chopped onion, 2 pounds meat from crawfish tails (about 14 pounds whole crawfish), and more.

Yes, Crawfish Casserole falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Crawfish Casserole

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