Best Louisiana Crawfish Boil Recipe – Debz Delicious
Servings: 6 people
Total Time: 50 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Best Louisiana crawfish boil is a tasty southern custom recipe that is delicious. It is more than a dish, which unites the family and friends. It also has strong flavors and tastes very good. The spices also can be adjusted according to your taste. Check the recipe on how to prepare the crawfish boil.
Ingredients
- 10 lbs live crawfish rinsed and cleaned
- 4 ears corn cut into halves
- 2 lbs baby potatoes
- 1 lb smoked sausage sliced
- 1 sliced lemon halved
- 1 onion quatered
- 6 cloves garlic ,smashed
- ½ cup Cajun seasoning plus more to taste
- 2 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp cayenne pepper (optional for extra spice)
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 stick butter
- 4 gallons water
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Instructions
- Prepare the pot: Fill a large stockpot with water and bring it to a boil. Add Cajun seasoning, salt, cayenne, lemon, onion, garlic, bay leaves, and butter. Stir well and let it simmer for 10 minute.
- Cook the vegetables & sausage: Add potatoes and cook them for 10 minutes. Then, add sausage and corn, cooking for another 5 minutes
- Boil the crawfish: Add the live crawfish to the pot and stir well. Let them boil for about 3–4 minutes, then turn off the heat.
- Soak for flavor: Let the crawfish soak in the seasoned water for 20–30 minutes to absorb more flavor.
- Serve & enjoy: Drain the pot and spread everything crawfish boiled on a table lined with newspaper. Dig in with your hands and enjoy the feast!
Notes
- Always use live, fresh crawfish for the best flavor and texture. Rinse them thoroughly to remove dirt and debris.
- Use plenty of Cajun seasoning, garlic, lemon, and spices to create a bold, flavorful boil. Don’t be afraid to add extra heat with cayenne or hot sauce.
- Start with potatoes and sausage, then add crawfish last since they cook quickly. This ensures everything is perfectly cooked.
- After boiling, turn off the heat and let the crawfish sit in the seasoned water for 20–30 minutes. This helps them absorb more flavor.
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