Fried Crawfish Dinner Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crawfish Preparation
Breading Mixture
Frying
Serving
Method
Crawfish Preparation
- 1
Soak the Crawfish
In a medium bowl, combine the peeled crawfish tails with buttermilk and hot sauce. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes to enhance their flavor and tenderness.
Breading Mixture
- 2
Prepare the Breading
In a shallow dish, mix together cornmeal, all-purpose flour, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Frying
- 3
- 4
Bread the Crawfish
Remove the crawfish from the buttermilk mixture and allow excess liquid to drip off. Dredge the crawfish in the breading mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- 5
Fry the Crawfish
Carefully add the breaded crawfish to the hot oil in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove them and place them on paper towels to drain.
Serving
- 6
Serve the Dish
Serve the fried crawfish hot with lemon wedges and remoulade sauce on the side for dipping.