Make quick work of the crawfish shell so you’re free to get right to those tasty morsels.
Or you’re free to order them from lacrawfish.com, deanies.com, or cajungrocer.com.
The standard is to order about 3 pounds per person.
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(Unlike shrimp, only a small part of a whole crawfish is actually meat.)
Ask your supplier if the crawfish have been cleaned before purchasing.
If not, its easiest to clean them before bringing them inside.
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Place them in a cooler with a spout at the base.
Fill with cool water and let stand for 10 minutes.
Drain the dirty water through the spout until the water runs clear.
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Crawfish only takes about five minutes to boil.
They’ll float to the top and turn bright red when they’re done.
Start with your seasonings and vegetables first, then add the crawfish to theboiling water at the end.
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We’ve provided boiled crawfish recipes for you below.
Do You Eat The Yellow Stuff In Crawfish Heads?
Yes, you could.
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The yellow stuff doesn’t necessarily look edible, but many consider it the best part of the crawfish.
Simply suck it out after separating the head from the tail, and enjoy its briny, sweet taste.
Try one of thesedelicious ways to prepare crawfish.
Have plenty of napkins ready, as it can get a little messy.
Dao Family Crawfish Boil
This family recipe blends Cajun tradition with Vietnamese flavors.
you’re able to chill it overnight and serve these slider-sized rolls the next day for lunch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Crawfish are similar to a lobster but somewhat sweeter.
It’s stronger and meatier than crab.
