Crawfish Boil

Name: Crawfish Boil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 gal. water; 1 tsp. cayenne pepper; 4 onions, quartered; 2 tsp. crushed thyme; 6 bay leaves; 12 whole cloves; 6 stalks quartered celery; 4 lemons, quartered; 3 Tbsp. crushed red pepper; 6 cloves minced garlic; 3/4 c. salt; 12 lb. crawfish (alive if possible); melted margarine

Eats Now Editorial Team · 106 kcal · Seafood

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Crawfish Boil – a delicious recipe with water, cayenne pepper, onions, thyme, bay leaves, cloves. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Seafood

Servings: persons

6 gal. water
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
4 onions, quartered
2 tsp. crushed thyme
6 bay leaves
12 whole cloves
6 stalks quartered celery
4 lemons, quartered
3 Tbsp. crushed red pepper
6 cloves minced garlic
3/4 c. salt
12 lb. crawfish (alive if possible)
melted margarine

1
In a very large pot, combine water, cayenne, onion, thyme, bay leaves, cloves, celery, crushed red pepper, lemon, garlic and salt.
2
Bring water to a boil; add crawfish and boil for about 6 minutes or until crawfish is deep red.
3
Remove from shell.
4
Serve with melted butter.
5
Serves about 8.
6
Great for a cookout, lawn party, etc.

106

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 gal. water, 1 tsp. cayenne pepper, 4 onions, quartered, 2 tsp. crushed thyme, and more.

Yes, Crawfish Boil 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
106 kcal
Category
Seafood

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