Whether you call them crawfish, crayfish, or "mudbugs", crawfish are a Louisiana delicacy. But, don't mistake them for their larger cousins, the lobster. These little red pinchers are in a league of their own.
Here in Louisiana, families treasure memories of crawfish boils, where thousands of crawfish are laid onto a picnic table lined with newspaper, while families and friends feast on crawfish together. That's how we pass a good ole' time.
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Now, the tradition is spreading throughout the Southern US and beyond. You can whip up a crawfish boil with the help of these recipes. I included a couple of "after the crawfish boil" recipes to help you know what to do with all that leftover crawfish, if you dare have any.
1. Louisiana crawfish boil (h/t Ever in Transit)
This crawfish boil recipe is about as basic as it gets. Crawfish, red potatoes, carrots, and corn are all seasoned up with crawfish boil seasoning as they simmer away.
This crawfish boil recipe is about as basic as it gets. Crawfish, red potatoes, carrots, and corn are all seasoned up with crawfish boil seasoning as they simmer away.
2. Authentic Louisiana crawfish boil (h/t Blackberry Babe)
This recipe knows the trick to a good crawfish boil…lots of lemons in the boil. Ca C’est Bon!
This recipe knows the trick to a good crawfish boil…lots of lemons in the boil. Ca C’est Bon!
3. Crawfish boil "The Works" (h/t Call Me PMC)
This blog shows you how it’s all done, Louisiana style! The recipe is what I would call “the works”. It has it all, potatoes, onions, garlic, corn, lemon, sausage and mushrooms. At our crawfish boil, everyone always has their favorites. There’s something for everyone here!
This blog shows you how it’s all done, Louisiana style! The recipe is what I would call “the works”. It has it all, potatoes, onions, garlic, corn, lemon, sausage and mushrooms. At our crawfish boil, everyone always has their favorites. There’s something for everyone here!
4. Crawfish potato soup (h/t All Recipes)
There’s only one way potato soup can be better – make it crawfish and potato soup. With your leftover crawfish and potatoes, it can be a thing. And a delicious one at that.
There’s only one way potato soup can be better – make it crawfish and potato soup. With your leftover crawfish and potatoes, it can be a thing. And a delicious one at that.
5. New Orleans style crawfish etouffee (h/t Key Ingredient)
A favorite thing here in Louisiana is a Saturday crawfish boil followed by a Sunday etouffee, using all those leftover crawfish tails. This is a recipe you’ll want to have plenty of fresh bread to sink into the divine sauce. This is heaven in a bowl right here! And as an added suggestion, if you have any leftover etouffee, throw it on top some scrambled eggs. You're welcome!
A favorite thing here in Louisiana is a Saturday crawfish boil followed by a Sunday etouffee, using all those leftover crawfish tails. This is a recipe you’ll want to have plenty of fresh bread to sink into the divine sauce. This is heaven in a bowl right here! And as an added suggestion, if you have any leftover etouffee, throw it on top some scrambled eggs. You're welcome!
6. Crawfish alfredo (h/t Coop Can Cook)
Here's a final "after the crawfish boil" recipe. Crawfish alfredo. It's a Cajun spin on an old Italian favorite.
Here's a final "after the crawfish boil" recipe. Crawfish alfredo. It's a Cajun spin on an old Italian favorite.
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