Cajun Crawfish Boil
Get ready to savor the authentic taste of a Cajun crawfish boil with our simple recipe. Perfect for gatherings or festive meals, our instructions will help you create a memorable seafood feast featuring succulent crawfish, corn, potatoes, and a blend of aromatic Cajun spices.
Servings 4 pounds
Calories 633kcal
Ingredients
- 3-5 pounds crawfish clean. See notes for larger gatherings.
- 1 pound red potatoes Sliced in half.
- 6 oz smoked sausage Sliced into 1 inch rounds. I use andouille sausage.
- 6 ears mini corn on the cob
- 1 lemon Sliced in half.
Cajun Seafood Spices (You can also use a store-bought Cajun seasoning if you wish).
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
- ½-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper Adjust to suit your taste and how spicy you want the boil.
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 2 bay leaves
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot to boil with water. Add enough water to cover the crawfish and vegetables.
- Add the spices, halved lemons, and bay leaves, to the pot. Stir well to combine.
- Add the halved corn on the cob, halved red potatoes, and andouille sausage to the pot. Stir well to ensure that everything is submerged in the water. Taste the water repeatedly and add additional spices to suit your taste.
- Cook for 10-15 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Add the crawfish to the pot and stir well to ensure that they are evenly distributed.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the crawfish are bright red and cooked through.
- Turn off the heat and let the crawfish sit in the pot for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Use a strainer to remove the crawfish, corn, potatoes, and sausage from the pot and drain the excess water.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
You can use a store-bought crawfish seasoning or boil sauce to season the crawfish if you like. Store-bought brands often include preservatives and GMOs so I don't use them.
Estimate 2 ½ - 3 pounds of crawfish per person. You can easily triple or quadruple this recipe and all of the ingredients used.
You can use live/fresh crawfish or frozen. If using frozen, thaw them first.
Omit the cayenne pepper if you don't want spicy flavor.
Tasting the water is important. This is what will season the vegetables and crawfish. Ensure it meets your liking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pound | Calories: 633kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 81g | Fat: 12g