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A pot of freshly boiled crawfish, sausage slices, corn on the cob, and potato halves on a gray surface with a white cloth beside it—perfect for a traditional Southern Crawfish Boil.

Traditional Southern Crawfish Boil Recipe

A man in an apron smiling in a kitchen.Carlos Gomez
A traditional Southern crawfish boil, perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Meal Type Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Cajun, Southern American
Servings 4
Calories 566 kcal
Difficulty Medium
Ingredient Cost $31.50
Shopping Cost$40

Equipment

  • Large stockpot
  • Strainer
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 pounds crawfish live
  • 4 ears corn cut into thirds
  • 1 pound red potatoes small
  • 1 pound andouille sausage cut into chunks
  • 1 large onion quartered
  • 2 lemons halved
  • ¼ cup Old Bay seasoning
  • ¼ cup Cajun seasoning
  • 4 cloves garlic smashed
  • 4 bay leaves
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

Prepare the Ingredients:

  • Rinse the crawfish thoroughly.
    4 pounds crawfish
  • Cut the corn, potatoes, and sausage into appropriate sizes.
    4 ears corn, 1 pound red potatoes, 1 pound andouille sausage

Boil the Water:

  • Fill a large stockpot with water and bring to a boil.
  • Add Old Bay seasoning, Cajun seasoning, smashed garlic, bay leaves, onion quarters, and halved lemons. Let it boil for 10 minutes to infuse the flavors.
    1 large onion, 1/4 cup Old Bay seasoning, 1/4 cup Cajun seasoning, 4 cloves garlic, 4 bay leaves, 2 lemons

Cook the Ingredients:

  • Add the potatoes and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Add the corn and sausage, and cook for another 10 minutes.
  • Finally, add the crawfish and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until they turn bright red.

Drain and Serve:

  • Drain the water using a strainer and pour the crawfish boil onto a large serving platter or directly onto a covered table for a traditional experience.
  • Serve hot with melted butter and additional seasoning if desired.
    Salt to taste

Notes

Ensure the crawfish are alive before cooking. Discard any dead ones.
Adjust the seasoning based on your spice preference.

Nutrition

Calories: 566kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 35gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 172mgSodium: 1005mgPotassium: 1372mgFiber: 7gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 3738IUVitamin C: 43mgCalcium: 141mgIron: 6mg
Keyword Crawfish Boil, Family Gathering, Hearty Meal, Southern Cuisine

Ingredient Costs: Cost of Recipe by Ingredient Measurements

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–+ servings
A pot of freshly boiled crawfish, sausage slices, corn on the cob, and potato halves on a gray surface with a white cloth beside it—perfect for a traditional Southern Crawfish Boil.

Traditional Southern Crawfish Boil Recipe

A man in an apron smiling in a kitchen.Carlos Gomez
A traditional Southern crawfish boil, perfect for family gatherings.
No ratings yet
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Meal Type Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Cajun, Southern American
Servings 4
Calories 566 kcal
Difficulty Medium
Ingredient Cost $31.50
Shopping Cost$40

Equipment

  • Large stockpot
  • Strainer
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 pounds crawfish live
  • 4 ears corn cut into thirds
  • 1 pound red potatoes small
  • 1 pound andouille sausage cut into chunks
  • 1 large onion quartered
  • 2 lemons halved
  • ¼ cup Old Bay seasoning
  • ¼ cup Cajun seasoning
  • 4 cloves garlic smashed
  • 4 bay leaves
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

Prepare the Ingredients:

  • Rinse the crawfish thoroughly.
    4 pounds crawfish
  • Cut the corn, potatoes, and sausage into appropriate sizes.
    4 ears corn, 1 pound red potatoes, 1 pound andouille sausage

Boil the Water:

  • Fill a large stockpot with water and bring to a boil.
  • Add Old Bay seasoning, Cajun seasoning, smashed garlic, bay leaves, onion quarters, and halved lemons. Let it boil for 10 minutes to infuse the flavors.
    1 large onion, 1/4 cup Old Bay seasoning, 1/4 cup Cajun seasoning, 4 cloves garlic, 4 bay leaves, 2 lemons

Cook the Ingredients:

  • Add the potatoes and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Add the corn and sausage, and cook for another 10 minutes.
  • Finally, add the crawfish and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until they turn bright red.

Drain and Serve:

  • Drain the water using a strainer and pour the crawfish boil onto a large serving platter or directly onto a covered table for a traditional experience.
  • Serve hot with melted butter and additional seasoning if desired.
    Salt to taste

Notes

Ensure the crawfish are alive before cooking. Discard any dead ones.
Adjust the seasoning based on your spice preference.

Nutrition

Calories: 566kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 35gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 172mgSodium: 1005mgPotassium: 1372mgFiber: 7gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 3738IUVitamin C: 43mgCalcium: 141mgIron: 6mg
Keyword Crawfish Boil, Family Gathering, Hearty Meal, Southern Cuisine

Ingredient Costs: Cost of Recipe by Ingredient Measurements

Shopping Costs: Cost of Recipe with Brand New Ingredient Purchases

Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!