Crawfish Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crawfish Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Clean the Crawfish
If using live crawfish, rinse them thoroughly in cold water to remove any mud and debris. If using frozen crawfish, thaw them according to package instructions.
- 2
Prepare the Vegetables
Wash the potatoes and corn. Cut the potatoes in half if they are large. Peel and quarter the onions, and crush the garlic cloves.
- 3
Prepare the Sausage
Slice the sausage into 1-inch pieces.
Cooking
- 4
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 gallons of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 5
Add Seasoning and Salt
Once the water is boiling, add the crawfish boil seasoning and salt. Stir to dissolve.
- 6
- 7
- 8
Cook Crawfish
Cover the pot and allow it to return to a boil. Once boiling, cook for an additional 3-5 minutes or until the crawfish are bright red and cooked through.
- 9
Soak
Turn off the heat and let the crawfish soak in the seasoned water for about 20 minutes. This allows them to absorb more flavor.
Serving
- 10
Drain and Serve
Carefully drain the crawfish and vegetables in a colander. Serve on a newspaper-covered table or large platter for communal eating.
