Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCajun Boil Brickell1/2 Lb Crawfish Recipe

1/2 Lb Crawfish Recipe

Time30m
Serves1

Make 1/2 Lb Crawfish Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Crawfish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prep the Crawfish

    Rinse the crawfish thoroughly under cold running water to remove any debris and dirt. Set aside in a bowl.

  2. 2

    Mince the Garlic

    Peel and mince the garlic cloves finely.

  3. 3

    Chop the Parsley

    Wash and chop the parsley leaves finely.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Lemon

    Cut the lemon in half and set aside for juicing later.

Cooking

  1. 5

    Season the Crawfish

    In a large bowl, toss the rinsed crawfish with salt and Cajun seasoning until well coated.

  2. 6

    Melt the Butter

    In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until it starts to foam.

  3. 7

    Cook the Garlic

    Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

  4. 8

    Add the Crawfish

    Add the seasoned crawfish to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are heated through and turn bright red.

  5. 9

    Add Lemon Juice

    Squeeze the juice of half the lemon over the cooked crawfish and stir to combine, reserving the other half for serving.

  6. 10

    Garnish

    Remove from heat and sprinkle the chopped parsley over the crawfish before serving.

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