Description
Indulge in the rich, savory flavors of this Crawfish & Corn King Cake, a delightful fusion of Cajun cuisine and classic pastry.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1/4 cup ice water
- 1 pound crawfish tails, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse the flour and salt together. Add the chilled butter cubes and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Slowly add the ice water and pulse until the dough just begins to come together.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape into a disc. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- In a large skillet, melt the 1/2 cup of butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, to make a roux.
- Gradually whisk in the milk and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and cayenne.
- Add the crawfish tails and corn kernels to the sauce and stir to combine. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a 9-inch pie dish.
- Spoon the crawfish and corn filling into the dough-lined pie dish. Fold the overhanging dough over the filling, creating a rustic, pleated edge.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, and serve with remoulade sauce on the side, if desired.
Notes
- This dish is perfect for any celebration.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less cayenne pepper.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Crawfish, Corn, King Cake, Cajun, Savory