How to Make Crawfish Cornbread - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're craving a taste of the southern U.S., then look no further than this mouth-watering Crawfish Cornbread recipe. Combining the rich seafood flavor of crawfish with the comforting goodness of cornbread, this dish is a culinary delight that will satisfy even the most discerning of palates.

Originating from the Louisiana Bayou region, crawfish are a staple in southern cuisine and are celebrated for their sweet, succulent flesh. When combined with the classic southern cornbread, t...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn
  • ⅓ cup chopped jalapeno pepper
  • 1 pound peeled crawfish tails
  • 1 pinch seasoned salt, or to taste
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Stir together cornmeal, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. In another bowl, beat together the eggs, onion, green pepper, pimentos, vegetable oil, Cheddar cheese, cream-style corn, jalapeno pepper, crawfish tails, seasoned salt, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder until the mixture is well combined. Pour the crawfish mixture into the cornmeal mixture, and stir together. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cornbread is lightly golden brown, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 55 minutes. Allow to rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    209 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 81mg
    • Sodium: 534mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 20mg
    • Calcium: 93mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 215mg