Creole Crawfish Boil Recipe

Name: Creole Crawfish Boil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lemons, halved, plus more for serving; 3 bay leaves; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 cup Old bay seasoning or Zatarains shrimp boil; 4 medium onions, quartered; 1 head garlic, halved; 3 pounds red new potatoes, medium to large; 4 ears sweet corn, halved; 2 pounds smoked sausage, such as andouille or kielbasa; 2 to 3 pounds live crawfish; Hot pepper sauce, for serving

Servings: persons

2 lemons, halved, plus more for serving
3 bay leaves
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup Old bay seasoning or Zatarains shrimp boil
4 medium onions, quartered
1 head garlic, halved
3 pounds red new potatoes, medium to large
4 ears sweet corn, halved
2 pounds smoked sausage, such as andouille or kielbasa
2 to 3 pounds live crawfish
Hot pepper sauce, for serving

1
Fill a huge stock pot, preferably fitted with a basket insert, with about 4 quarts of water.
2
Keep in mind that when you add the solid ingredients the water level will rise, so don't fill the pot up more than 1/2 way.
3
Squeeze the lemon juice into the water, tossing in the halves too.
4
Add the bay leaves, salt, seasoning, onions, and garlic; bring the broth to a boil over medium-high heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
5
You want a very aromatic broth with plenty of salt and spices; taste it, don't be afraid to make it strong so some of that flavor can penetrate and get absorbed by the potatoes and stuff.
6
Add the potatoes to the pot to give them a head start and simmer for 10 minutes.
7
Now add the corn and sausage; cook another 10 minutes, making sure everything stays covered with the liquid.
8
Toss in the crawfish and shut off the heat.
9
Cover the pot and let the crawfish steep in the flavor for 15 minutes.
10
Drain and spread the crawfish, sausage, corn, potatoes, and onions out on a table that's covered with newspaper.
11
Serve with lemons, hot sauce, and plenty of napkins.

699

kcal

Calories

Fat

153

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 2 lemons, halved, plus more for serving, 3 bay leaves, 2 teaspoons salt, 1/4 cup Old bay seasoning or Zatarains shrimp boil, and more.

Yes, Creole 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.

Creole Crawfish Boil

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