Famous Louisiana Boiled Crawfish Recipe

Name: Famous Louisiana Boiled Crawfish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups cayenne pepper; 1 1/2 cups ground crab boil; 5 cups salt; 1 sack crawfish (40 to 45 pounds); 1 gallon chilled After Boil Ingredients, recipe follows; 1 gallon water; 4 whole heads garlic; 2 large onions; 1/2 stalk celery; 5 lemons

Servings: persons

3 cups cayenne pepper
1 1/2 cups ground crab boil
5 cups salt
1 sack crawfish (40 to 45 pounds)
1 gallon chilled After Boil Ingredients, recipe follows
1 gallon water
4 whole heads garlic
2 large onions
1/2 stalk celery
5 lemons

1
In a large stockpot, bring 10 gallons of water to a full boil.
2
Add seasonings and bring water back to a full boil.
3
Add crawfish, and bring back to a full boil.
4
Once crawfish return to full boil, turn off fire, and add 1 gallon of the chilled After Boil Ingredients.
5
Soak for 35 minutes, and then they are ready to eat.
6
In a large pot, combine 1 gallon water with garlic, onions, celery, and lemons.
7
Bring to a full boil for 15 minutes.
8
Remove from heat and chill.

1280

kcal

Calories

115

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups cayenne pepper, 1 1/2 cups ground crab boil, 5 cups salt, 1 sack crawfish (40 to 45 pounds), and more.

Yes, Famous Louisiana Boiled Crawfish 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.

Famous Louisiana Boiled Crawfish

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