How to Make Cajun Oyster Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something about Cajun cuisine that just makes your mouth water with its bold flavors and hearty ingredients. And when it comes to seafood, the Cajun influence takes it to a whole new level. One dish that perfectly encapsulates the rich and spicy essence of Cajun cooking is the Cajun Oyster Pie. This dish is a combination of plump, juicy oysters, savory Cajun seasonings, and a buttery pie crust that creates a flavor explosion in every bite.

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Ingredients

  • 3 thick slices bacon
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 18 shucked oysters, drained with liquid reserved
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 2 (9 inch) unbaked 9 inch pie crusts

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 1 to 9 - inch pie

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain bacon, reserving 1 tablespoon bacon grease. Crumble bacon and set aside.
  • Heat bacon grease and vegetable oil over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook until flour is light brown. Slowly whisk in milk and 1 cup reserved oyster liquid. Stir until a thick gravy has formed.
  • Stir in Worcestershire sauce, Cajun seasoning and oysters. Pour mixture into a 9 inch pie shell and cover with top crust.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, until crust is golden.
  • Nutrition

    463 cal.

    • Total Fat: 32g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 27mg
    • Sodium: 551mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 246mg