Crawfish Bread

Crawfish Bread is a savory, stuffed bread originating from New Orleans, Louisiana, typically filled with seasoned crawfish tails, the 'holy trinity' of vegetables (onion, celery, bell pepper), and often melted cheese, all baked inside a loaf of French bread or a similar crusty roll. It's a popular handheld snack or appetizer, especially during crawfish season.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in carbohydrates from the bread and fat from the cheese and crawfish, with a moderate amount of protein from the crawfish. A single serving can provide a good source of selenium and B vitamins, and typically ranges from 350 to 500 calories depending on size and ingredients.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	420 kcal
Protein	22 g
Carbs	38 g
Fat	20 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	850 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Calcium	120 mg
Potassium	280 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	8 mg
Vitamin B12	2.0 mcg
Phosphorus	250 mg
Selenium	30 mcg

Per 1 piece (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Crawfish Bread is a beloved staple at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, where it's famously sold by the Louisiana Crawfish Co. It's a delicious example of how Cajun and Creole culinary traditions transform a local freshwater crustacean into a convenient, flavorful street food.