Crawfish Cardinale Recipes

CRAWFISH VOL-AU-VENT

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or waxed paper.
• Thaw the pastry at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before gently unfolding. With a sharp knife, divide the pastry in half, wrap the remaining piece in plastic wrap, and return to the freezer for another use.
• Cut the pastry into 4 equal triangles. With the tip of a sharp knife, make a 1/4-inch score on all edges of the triangles, being careful not to cut all the way through. Put them on the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops lightly with the beaten egg. Bake until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
• With the tip of a sharp knife, carefully remove the top of each pastry and set aside.
• In a skillet over medium heat, combine the butter and flour and cook, stirring slowly and constantly for 2 to 3 minutes, to make a blond-colored roux. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in the broth and cook, whisking occasionally, until it thickens slightly, about 25 minutes.
• Season the crawfish with the Creole seasoning and add to the sauce. Cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the cream, Worcestershire, and hot sauce. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute, then stir in the green onions.
• Spoon equal amounts of the crawfish and sauce into the center of the pastries and top with the pastry tops. Serve warm.
• Mix all of the ingredients together and store in an airtight container. Can be stored this way for up to 3 months.

CRAWFISH CARDINALE

Steps:

• Saute' crawfish in 4 tbsp butter for 10 mintues, set aside.
• In remaining butter, saute' onion (both) for 10 minutes, add flour and tomato paste, blend well.
• Add half and half, wine, parsley, crawfish, salt, peppers, and spices.
• Continue cooking five minutes.
• Serve in chafing dish with fresh parsley and paprika, serve with crusty bread.

CRAWFISH CARDINALE

Steps:

• In a skillet saute onions in 4 tablespoons of butter about 3 minutes. In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Blend in flour, add cream and ketchup, stirring constantly until sauce thickens. Add salt, pepper, Tabasco, and lemon juice. Flame brandy and slowly stir in sauce. Combine contents of both pans: add crawfish tails and stir. Divide the mixture into 8nramekins and bake in 350 degree oven, until warm, approximately 12-15 minutes. Garnish with lemon slices and paprika.
• * 1 pound of cooked shrimp may be substituted for crawfish tails.