Louisiana Crawfish Boil

Louisiana crawfish boil is a classic Southern dish that brings together the flavors of the bayou in a delicious and satisfying meal.

Louisiana Crawfish Boil

Ingredients

  • 5 lbs live crawfish
  • 6 quarts water
  • 1 cup salt
  • 1/2 cup Cajun seasoning
  • 6 ears of corn, halved
  • 4 lbs small red potatoes
  • 2 lbs smoked sausage, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 6 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 3 lemons, halved

Instructions

  1. Fill a large pot with the water and add the salt and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil.
  2. Add the potatoes, corn, sausage, and garlic to the pot. Cook for 10 minutes.
  3. Add the live crawfish to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  4. Turn off the heat and let the crawfish soak in the seasoned water for 15 minutes.
  5. Remove the crawfish and other ingredients from the pot and spread them out on a table covered with newspaper.
  6. Squeeze the lemon halves over the crawfish and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
45 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
15g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Large pot Newspaper

Tools

Tongs Knife

Serving suggestions

Serve with cold beer and plenty of napkins for a traditional Louisiana experience.

Tips & tricks

Be sure to rinse the live crawfish thoroughly before cooking to remove any dirt or debris.

Cost

$40