Jul 14 2026
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Crawfish Recipe

Inspired by Breaux Bridge Jackson
Time45m
Serves4

Make Crawfish Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Seasoning

Vegetables (Optional)

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Crawfish

    Ensure the crawfish are cleaned thoroughly by rinsing them under cold water. Remove any debris or unwanted materials.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Vegetables

    If using, shuck the corn and cut it into halves or thirds. Wash the potatoes and cut them into quarters. Peel and quarter the onion.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Boil the Water

    In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil over high heat.

  2. 4

    Add Seasoning

    Once the water is boiling, add the crawfish boil seasoning, salt, black pepper, bay leaves, and garlic cloves. Stir well to combine.

  3. 5

    Add Vegetables

    If using, add the potatoes and corn to the pot. Let them cook for about 10 minutes.

  4. 6

    Add Crawfish

    Add the cleaned crawfish to the pot. Squeeze in the juice of the lemons, and then add the lemon halves to the pot as well.

  5. 7

    Simmer

    Reduce the heat to medium and let the mixture simmer for about 5-7 minutes, or until the crawfish are bright red and cooked through.

Serving

  1. 8

    Drain and Serve

    Carefully drain the crawfish and vegetables using a colander. Serve them on a large platter or newspaper, and enjoy with your favorite dipping sauces.

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