Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsDons Seafood - LafayetteFried Crawfish Salad Recipe

Fried Crawfish Salad Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Make Fried Crawfish Salad 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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Salad Base

Fried Crawfish

Dressing

Method

Prepare Salad Base

  1. 1

    Wash and Chop Vegetables

    Rinse the mixed salad greens under cold water and pat dry. Chop the cherry tomatoes in halves, slice the cucumber into thin rounds, and thinly slice the red onion.

  2. 2

    Combine Salad Ingredients

    In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Toss gently to mix.

Prepare Fried Crawfish

  1. 3

    Set Up Breading Station

    In a bowl, mix the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, and Cajun seasoning. In another bowl, whisk together the egg and milk.

  2. 4

    Bread the Crawfish

    Dip the crawfish tails into the egg mixture, then dredge them in the cornmeal mixture until fully coated.

  3. 5

    Fry Crawfish

    In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the breaded crawfish in batches and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Make Dressing

  1. 6

    Combine Dressing Ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Assemble Salad

  1. 7

    Top Salad with Crawfish

    Once the fried crawfish have cooled slightly, place them on top of the prepared salad base.

  2. 8

    Drizzle Dressing

    Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine before serving.

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