Appetizer: United States – Spicy Crayfish Empanadas

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.