Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Chimes LafayetteFried Crawfish Salad Recipe

Fried Crawfish Salad Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Make Fried Crawfish Salad Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Fried Crawfish

Method

Prepare the Salad Base

  1. 1

    Wash and Chop Vegetables

    Rinse the mixed salad greens under cold water and dry them thoroughly. Chop the cucumber into thin slices and slice the red onion thinly. Halve the cherry tomatoes.

  2. 2

    Assemble the Salad

    In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Toss gently to mix.

Fry the Crawfish

  1. 3

    Prepare the Breading

    In a shallow bowl, mix the cornmeal, flour, salt, and black pepper. In another bowl, beat the eggs with the milk.

  2. 4

    Coat the Crawfish

    Dip the crawfish tails into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then coat them in the cornmeal mixture. Ensure they are well covered.

  3. 5

    Fry the Crawfish

    In a deep skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the crawfish in batches, frying until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Make the Dressing

  1. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.

Assemble the Dish

  1. 7

    Combine Salad and Crawfish

    Once the crawfish are fried, add them to the salad bowl. Drizzle the dressing over the top and toss gently to combine.

  2. 8

    Serve

    Divide the salad into serving plates and enjoy your fried crawfish salad immediately.

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