Soft-Shell Crawfish Taquitos Recipe

Name: Soft-Shell Crawfish Taquitos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 soft-shell crawfish; 2 teaspoons paprika; 2 teaspoons crab boil seasoning; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 2 (4-inch) flour tortillas; 2 teaspoons butter, melted or softened; 4 teaspoons hoisin sauce; 2 teaspoons toasted white sesame seeds; 4 tablespoons chiffonade romaine lettuce; 1 tablespoon chiffonade red cabbage; 2 teaspoons Habanero Onion Puree, recipe follows; 4 teaspoons Jalapeno Mayo, recipe follows; 2 tablespoons fried rice sticks; 2 slices avocado; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 2 fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 soft-shell crawfish
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons crab boil seasoning
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 (4-inch) flour tortillas
2 teaspoons butter, melted or softened
4 teaspoons hoisin sauce
2 teaspoons toasted white sesame seeds
4 tablespoons chiffonade romaine lettuce
1 tablespoon chiffonade red cabbage
2 teaspoons Habanero Onion Puree, recipe follows
4 teaspoons Jalapeno Mayo, recipe follows
2 tablespoons fried rice sticks
2 slices avocado
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

1
Season each crawfish with the paprika and crab boil seasoning.
2
Dredge each crawfish in the cornstarch, and then shake off any excess.
3
Fry crawfish in a hot, greased skillet for only 45 seconds, so as to not overcook it.
4
For each taquito, lightly butter and warm the tortilla.
5
Drizzle 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce over the entire toasted tortilla, and then sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sesame seeds.
6
In the center of the tortilla, layer the 2 tablespoons romaine, 1/2 tablespoon red cabbage, and top with 1 teaspoon Habanero Onion Puree.
7
Next, drizzle with 2 teaspoons Jalapeno Mayo and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon fried rice sticks.
8
Place a slice of avocado and a crawfish on top of the mixture.
9
Finally, drizzle the crawfish with 1 teaspoon sesame oil and garnish with a cilantro leaf.
10
Repeat with remaining tortilla.
11
1 jumbo Texas yellow onion
12
4 red habaneros
13
1 cup white vinegar
14
Salt and white pepper
15
Combine all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until a fine textured puree is formed.
16
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
17
1 cup mayonnaise
18
1/4 cup minced Texas yellow onion
19
1/4 cup minced escabeche-style jalapeno peppers
20
1/4 cup minced red bell peppers
21
1 lime, juiced
22
Salt and white pepper
23
Blend all the ingredients together in a bowl.
24
Adjust seasoning with the salt and pepper.
25
Refrigerate until needed.

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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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 soft-shell crawfish, 2 teaspoons paprika, 2 teaspoons crab boil seasoning, 1/4 cup cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Soft-Shell Crawfish Taquitos 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.

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Soft-Shell Crawfish Taquitos

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