Cajun Crawfish Boil Recipe

Name: Cajun Crawfish Boil Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 25 lb live crawfish - (to 30); 2 box salt; 6 bag crab/crawfish boil; 1 sm bottle liquid crab boil; 6 x ears corn broken in half; 6 med onions peeled; 10 sm red potatoes; 2 whl garlic cloves; 2 x lemons cut in half; 4 whl onions; 1/3 c. cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

1
Make sure your boiling pot is large sufficient to hold all the crawfish and sufficient water to cover them at least two inches.
2
Fill the pot with water.
3
Add in everything except crawfish, and bring to a boil.
4
Add in crawfish to the pot, let the water come back to a full boil, cover, and allow to boil five to seven min.
5
Turn off the fire.
6
Let stand with lid on for 15 to 20 min.
7
Drain crawfish and dump onto a newspaper-covered table.
8
Chow down.
9
Serves six to ten people.
10
This recipe yields 6 to 10 servings.

2064

kcal

Calories

177

Fat

116

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 25 lb live crawfish - (to 30), 2 box salt, 6 bag crab/crawfish boil, 1 sm bottle liquid crab boil, and more.

Yes, Cajun Crawfish Boil Recipe falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!