Cajun Crawfish Boil
Experience the vibrant flavors of the South with this authentic Crawfish Boil! Infused with aromatic onions, zesty lemon, and robust garlic, this dish is a celebration of seafood and spice. Perfect for gatherings, it's a quick and savory feast that leaves everyone craving more. Enjoy warm or chilled, this recipe captures the essence of Cajun cooking.
ingredients
- 1 onion, quartered
- 1 lemon, quartered
- 1 garlic clove, halved
- 1 bay leaf
- 6 cups water
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 2 lbs whole crawfish
steps
- 1.
Tie the quartered onion, lemon, garlic, and bay leaf in a cheesecloth bag for easy removal.
- 2.
In a large Dutch oven, combine the water, salt, and red pepper flakes.
- 3.
Bring the mixture to a rolling boil and let it cook for 5 minutes to develop flavors.
- 4.
Carefully add the whole crawfish to the boiling broth and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- 5.
Once done, drain the crawfish using a colander, discarding the cheesecloth bag.
- 6.
Serve the boiled crawfish warm with your favorite dipping sauces, or chill and enjoy as a refreshing seafood dish.
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