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Boiled Crawfish

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Servings

6-8 people

A Louisiana favorite and the easiest recipe for any outdoor party. Just boil, season and serve … it’s as easy as that! These boiled crawfish are also excellent served with corn on the cob and potatoes.

Boiled Crawfish

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Ingredients

  • 10 Pounds Crawfish

  • 1 Cup Tony’s Original Creole Seasoning

  • Clear

Directions

  1. Place crawfish in the metal basket of a deep boiling pot (one gallon or larger)
  2. Place the basket of crawfish in the pot and fill with enough water to cover crawfish.
  3. Remove the basket of crawfish and set aside.
  4. Add seasoning to water and bring to a boil.
  5. Place basket of crawfish in boiling water.
  6. When water returns to a boil, allow the crawfish to boil for 5 minutes.
  7. When boiling time is complete, remove from heat, cover and allow the crawfish to soak for 15 minutes.
  8. Remove basket from water and serve.

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