Boiled Crawfish Recipe

Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Crawfish

   Rinse the live crawfish in fresh water to remove any mud or debris. Discard any dead crawfish that float to the top.

2. 2

   Boil Water

   In a large pot, bring 4 gallons of water to a rolling boil over high heat.

3. 3

   Add Salt and Seasoning

   Once the water is boiling, add 1 cup of salt and 1 cup of crawfish boil seasoning to the pot. Stir well to combine.

4. 4

   Add Aromatics

   Cut the lemons in half and squeeze the juice into the pot. Add the lemon halves, garlic cloves (crushed), and whole onions (peeled) to the boiling water.

5. 5

   Add Vegetables

   Add the corn on the cob (cut into halves if desired), potatoes (peeled and halved), and bay leaves to the pot. Allow it to boil for about 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are tender.

6. 6

   Add Crawfish

   Carefully add the rinsed crawfish to the boiling pot. Stir gently to ensure they are evenly distributed in the water.

7. 7

   Cook Crawfish

   Bring the water back to a boil, then cover the pot and turn off the heat. Allow the crawfish to soak in the hot water for 5-7 minutes, or until they turn bright red.

8. 8

   Optional Sausage

   If using sausage, add it to the pot with the crawfish and let it soak for the same amount of time.

9. 9

   Serve

   Drain the crawfish and vegetables, and serve them on a large table covered with newspaper or a platter. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.