Fried Crawfish Recipe
Delightfully seasoned and fried crawfish tails
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Ingredients
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Fried Crawfish Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Preparation
In a large bowl, soak the crawfish tails in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In another bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Coat Crawfish
Remove the crawfish tails from the buttermilk and allow excess to drip off. Dredge the crawfish tails in the cornmeal mixture until well coated.
- 4
Heat Oil
In a deep skillet or fryer, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry Crawfish
Carefully add the coated crawfish tails to the hot oil in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- 6
Drain and Serve
Remove the fried crawfish from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve immediately.