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Ingredients
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Crawdads
Method
Preparation
- 1
Clean the Crawdads
In a large bowl, fill it with water and add the live crawdads. Allow them to sit for about 30 minutes. This will help clean them of any debris. After 30 minutes, rinse the crawdads under cold running water.
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- 3
Prepare the Seasoning
In a small bowl, combine the Cajun seasoning and salt. Set aside for later use.
Cooking
- 4
Boil the Water
In a large pot, bring 4 liters of water to a rolling boil. Add the salt and the prepared Cajun seasoning mixture to the boiling water.
- 5
Add Vegetables
Once the water is boiling, add the quartered potatoes and bay leaves. Let them cook for about 10 minutes.
- 6
Add Corn
After the potatoes have cooked for 10 minutes, add the halved corn on the cob and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- 7
Cook the Crawdads
Next, add the cleaned crawdads to the pot along with the crushed garlic cloves and the whole lemon. Stir well and cover the pot. Cook for 3-5 minutes until the crawdads turn bright red and are cooked through.
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