Fried Crawfish Salad Recipe
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
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
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
- 3
- 4
- 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
- 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
- 7
Top Salad with Crawfish
Once the fried crawfish have cooled slightly, place them on top of the prepared salad base.
- 8
Drizzle Dressing
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine before serving.