Jun 09 2026
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Crawfish Recipe

Inspired by Pier 88 Boiling Seafood & Bar Mesa
Time40m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Spices

Vegetables

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Clean the Crawfish

    Rinse the crawfish under cold water to remove any dirt or debris. Discard any dead crawfish.

  2. 2

    Prepare Vegetables

    Peel and quarter the potatoes. Cut the corn into halves if they are large. Chop the onion and celery into large pieces.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Boil the Water

    In a large pot, bring 5 quarts of water to a boil over high heat. Add 1 cup of salt and stir until dissolved.

  2. 4

    Add Spices

    Once the water is boiling, add the cayenne pepper, Old Bay seasoning, black pepper, and bay leaves. Stir well to combine.

  3. 5

    Add Vegetables

    Add the potatoes, corn, onion, and celery to the boiling water. Cook for about 10 minutes until the potatoes are tender.

  4. 6

    Add Crawfish

    Add the cleaned crawfish, sliced lemons, and crushed garlic cloves to the pot. Stir well and return to a boil.

  5. 7

    Finish Cooking

    Once the water returns to a boil, cook for an additional 3-5 minutes or until the crawfish turn bright red and are cooked through.

  6. 8

    Drain and Serve

    Turn off the heat and carefully drain the pot using a colander. Serve the crawfish and vegetables on a platter, optionally garnished with extra lemon wedges.

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