Crawfish Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crawfish Boil Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Clean the Crawfish
Rinse the live crawfish thoroughly in cold water to remove any dirt and debris. Discard any dead crawfish.
- 2
Prepare the Pot
In a large pot, add 4 gallons of water and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 3
Add Seasoning and Ingredients
Once the water is boiling, add 1 cup of crawfish boil seasoning, sliced lemons, whole garlic head (smashed), bay leaves, and salt to taste. Stir well.
- 4
- 5
Add Corn and Sausage
After 15 minutes, add the corn on the cob and sliced andouille sausage. Cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- 6
Add the Crawfish
Finally, add the cleaned crawfish to the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes until they turn bright red. Be careful not to overcook them.
- 7
Season and Serve
Turn off the heat, cover the pot, and let it sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve hot, garnished with additional lemon and sprinkle with red pepper flakes to taste.
