Sekai no Shokutaku

United States / Main

Wikibooks

Crawfish Boil

This recipe is for a fairly small amount.

Ingredients

ServingsServes 4
  • water1/2 gallon
  • cayenne pepper2 tbsp
  • dried dill2 tbsp
  • garlic powder2 tbsp
  • onion powder2 tbsp
  • salt3 tbsp
  • paprika2 tbsp
  • black pepper2 tbsp
  • ground cinnamon2 tsp
  • lemon zest
  • crayfish, live; purged1 lb

Method 4 steps

  1. Bring water to a boil in a stockpot or your tallest pot. Stir in seasonings.

  2. Add crawfish, making sure to leave any dead ones behind. Cook for 7 minutes.

  3. Turn off the heat and leave on the burner for 8 minutes. This allows the crawfish to soak in and absorb the flavorful broth without overcooking.

  4. Drain through a colander and serve.