Try this homemade Boiled Crawfish recipe the whole family will love. Made with crawfish, water, salt and lemon. Easy step-by-step instructions included.
This Boiled Crawfish relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as fresh crawfish (live), big pot water, box salt and lemon, cut in half. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 332 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.
It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.
Updated Jun 30, 2026