How to Boil Crawfish
Customers frequently ask us for tips on boiling crawfish, so we've written a handy guide to teach you how to boil crawfish the right way every time.
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Lagniappe Ingredients in the Crawfish Boil
Cajun cuisine is described as rustic and resourceful. The methods used in today's crawfish boils clearly reflect the style of cooking during the pioneering days of southwest Louisiana. Large, one-pot dishes were prepared to feed the many family members and friends, locally available staple ingredients helped stretch the meal out, home-grown vegetables were utilized, and upon completion, the meal became a social gathering event.
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How to Season a Crawfish Boil
It's in the water, really. The difference between crawdads from Louisiana or crayfish from anywhere else comes down to the seasoning added in the boiling water. Cajun cuisine has been stereotyped along with Chinese, Korean, Indian, Mexican and Thai foods for being very hot and spicy. While not every Cajun dish causes tears and runny noses, many are generously seasoned.
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How to Peel Crawfish
So, you've just gotten an invitation to your first crawfish boil. You accepted the invite because you love a good party, especially if piles of shellfish are involved. Then you remember that you've never even seen a crawdad. We at crawfish.com will walk you through the process, so there won't be any awkward moments around the table.
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