Description
A flavorful and communal dish that brings together the best of Cajun cooking with crawfish, corn, and potatoes.
Ingredients
- Live crawfish
- 2 lbs baby potatoes
- 4 ears of corn, halved
- 1 onion, quartered
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1/4 cup Cajun seasoning
- 1 lemon, halved
- Water (enough to fill a large pot)
Instructions
- Rinse the crawfish to remove dirt and debris.
- Prepare the potatoes and corn by cleaning and cutting them as needed.
- In a large pot, combine water, Cajun seasoning, halved lemon, quartered onion, and smashed garlic.
- Bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
- Add the baby potatoes and cook for about 15 minutes until fork-tender.
- Stir in the corn and continue boiling for about 5 minutes.
- Add the crawfish and boil for an additional 3-5 minutes until they turn vibrant red.
- Let the ingredients soak in the seasoned water for about 10 minutes after turning off the heat.
- Drain and serve on a table covered with newspaper.
Notes
Provide plenty of napkins and prepare for a messy but fun eating experience. Consider offering melted butter or dipping sauce alongside.
