Creamy Mini Seafood Pies with Shrimp, Crawfish & Crab – Black Foodie Finder

Creamy, Cheesy Seafood Packed Into Buttery Mini Pies

These Mini Seafood Pies by Terrion Laen pack shrimp, crawfish tails, and lump crab meat into individual tart shells for a seafood appetizer that’s made for sharing. The filling starts with a simple butter-and-flour roux, then gets loaded with peppers, onions, Creole seasoning, and seafood flavor.

Heavy cream and mozzarella turn everything rich and creamy before the mixture is spooned into mini tart shells. With 12 individual pies, they’re an easy choice for parties, game-day spreads, holiday gatherings, or whenever you want a seafood appetizer with a little extra flair.

Ingredients

For the Seafood Filling

• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp Creole seasoning
• 1 tbsp crawfish, shrimp, and crab boil seasoning
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 lb crawfish tails, peeled
• 1/2 lb lump crab meat
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

For the Mini Pies

• 12 mini tart shells
• Dried parsley, optional

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Start the Filling

• Melt the butter, stir in the flour, then sauté the onion and red bell pepper until softened.

2. Cook the Shrimp

• Add the shrimp, garlic powder, paprika, Creole seasoning, seafood boil seasoning, and chicken broth.
• Cook until the shrimp are done.

3. Make It Creamy

• Stir in the crawfish and crab, then add the heavy cream and mozzarella.
• Cook until creamy and thickened.

4. Fill the Mini Pies

• Prick the tart shells with a fork, fill with the seafood mixture, and finish with dried parsley.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

• Stir the flour thoroughly into the butter to create a smooth roux.
• Add the delicate lump crab toward the end so it doesn’t break apart too much.
• Let the cream and mozzarella thicken the filling before filling the tart shells.
• Serve the mini pies warm for the best creamy, cheesy texture.

About the Creator

This recipe is by Terrion Laen, the creator behind @mztee2u__. Terrion shares creative, flavor-packed dishes with a Southern-inspired approach to seafood and comfort food.

Terrion Laen | @mztee2u__