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Crawfish Boil

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  • Author: cov1
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: Cajun
  • Diet: Pescatarian

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

  1. Rinse the crawfish to remove dirt and debris.
  2. Prepare the potatoes and corn by cleaning and cutting them as needed.
  3. In a large pot, combine water, Cajun seasoning, halved lemon, quartered onion, and smashed garlic.
  4. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
  5. Add the baby potatoes and cook for about 15 minutes until fork-tender.
  6. Stir in the corn and continue boiling for about 5 minutes.
  7. Add the crawfish and boil for an additional 3-5 minutes until they turn vibrant red.
  8. Let the ingredients soak in the seasoned water for about 10 minutes after turning off the heat.
  9. 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.