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
Nutrition estimated: November 5, 2026
*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded. Calories, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat, Saturated fat, Cholesterol, Fiber, Sugar, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A and Vitamin C are known subtotals. Missing contributions are unknown, not zero.