Traditional Southern Crawfish Boil Recipe
A traditional Southern crawfish boil, perfect for family gatherings.
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.
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
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