Crawfish Milneburg Recipe

Name: Crawfish Milneburg
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup butter (1 stick); ½ cup onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons sherry wine; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 pint half-and-half; 2 egg yolks, beaten well; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 slices American cheese; 4 cups crawfish tails, boiled and peeled; ¼ cup parsley, minced; 6 large pastry shells, baked

Servings: persons

¼ cup butter (1 stick)
½ cup onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons sherry wine
2 tablespoons flour
1 pint half-and-half
2 egg yolks, beaten well
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 slices American cheese
4 cups crawfish tails, boiled and peeled
¼ cup parsley, minced
6 large pastry shells, baked

1
In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and saute onions and sherry for about 4 minutes.
2
Add flour and stir until smooth.
3
Next begin a steady stirring motion and gradually start pouring in the half-and-half keeping heat at medium so the cream doesn't stick.
4
When the mixture is hot, take a few tablespoons and add it to the egg yolks, mixing well.
5
Add the yolk mixture to the sauce whisking until smooth.
6
Add salt and pepper.
7
While continued stirring, add cheese one slice at a time until melted.
8
Sauce should be creamy and well blended.
9
Reduce heat to medium low, but continue to stir.
10
Add crawfish tails and parsley, stirring to incorporate.
11
Simmer for another 2 or 3 minutes.
12
Remove from heat.
13
Spoon generous amounts of mixture, filling the baked pastry shells to overflowing.

2400

kcal

Calories

262

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup butter (1 stick), ½ cup onion, finely chopped, 2 tablespoons sherry wine, 2 tablespoons flour, and more.

Yes, Crawfish Milneburg 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.

Crawfish Milneburg

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