Crawfish Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crawfish Preparation
Seasoning Mix
Vegetables
Method
Crawfish Preparation
- 1
Clean the Crawfish
In a large container, dissolve salt in water. Add live crawfish to the container and let them soak for about 20 minutes to purge any mud and impurities.
- 2
Rinse the Crawfish
After soaking, drain the crawfish and rinse them thoroughly with fresh water to remove any remaining salt and debris.
- 3
Prepare the Lemons
Cut the lemons in half and set aside for later use in the boiling process.
Cooking
- 4
Boil the Water
In a large pot, bring 10 gallons of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 5
Add Seasonings
Once the water is boiling, add the Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and halved lemons. Stir well to combine.
- 6
Add Vegetables
Add the potatoes, corn on the cob, garlic cloves, celery, and onions to the boiling pot. Cook for about 10-15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
- 7
Cook the Crawfish
Add the cleaned crawfish to the pot, cover, and boil for an additional 3-5 minutes until the crawfish turn bright red.
- 8
Add Hot Sauce
If desired, add hot sauce to taste at this point for an extra kick.
- 9
Let it Soak
Turn off the heat and let the crawfish and vegetables soak in the seasoned water for 10-15 minutes for enhanced flavor.
