Appetizer: United States – Spicy Crayfish Empanadas
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Serving Size: 8
Approximate Time
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
Ingredients
1 package refrigerated pie crusts 1 cup (240 ml) cooked crayfish tails, chopped, about 5 oz (140 g) 1 / 2 cup (120 ml) diced onion 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil 1 tsp (5 ml) Cajun seasoning
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until soft, then add crayfish tails and Cajun seasoning, cooking for an additional 2 minutes. 2. Roll out pie crusts and cut into circles. Fill each circle with a tablespoon of crayfish mixture, fold, and seal the edges. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Estimated Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 8
Calories: 35 kcal
Carbohydrates: 1.2 g
Protein: 3.1 g
Fat: 1.9 g
Saturated fat: 0.3 g
Cholesterol: 23 mg
Fiber: 0.2 g
Sugar: 0.4 g
Sodium: 72 mg
Potassium: 72 mg
Calcium: 14 mg
Iron: 0.22 mg
Vitamin A: 5 µg RAE
Vitamin C: 1 mg
Generated: 2026-11-05T19:36:06+00:00
*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded.