How to Boil Crawfish
Buy live crawfish., Wash the crawfish.
Step-by-Step Guide
-
Step 1: Buy live crawfish.
Plan on ordering enough crawfish so that each person at your party or dinner gets 2
- 3 pounds.
Most of the weight will get discarded since crawfish come with their shells on.
Source the crawfish from seafood and grocery stores or crawfish trucks, which sell crawfish when it's in season.
If you don't have a source of crawfish in your area, purchase it online from a vendor such as Louisiana Crawfish co., which will ship the crawfish to you live.
When you take home your crawfish or receive your shipment make sure you keep them cool, away from light and heat, so they're fresh when it's time to cook them.
Boiled crawfish that have been frozen do not taste nearly as good as live boiled crawfish. -
Step 2: Wash the crawfish.
Since live crawfish are freshly harvested, it's necessary to wash of the silt and debris they have collected before you cook them.
Clean your crawfish by taking the following steps:
Wash off the sack.
If you bought a sack of crawfish, begin with washing it off so the dirt from the outside of the sack doesn't make its way inside.
Empty the sack of crawfish into a large bin, such as a kiddie pool or storage bin, and fill it with clean water.
Use a paddle to stir the crawfish, then let them sit in the water for 30 minutes.
Discard the dead crawfish, which will float to the top after a few minutes.
Strain the water and rinse the crawfish with clean water.
Keep them in a shady spot until you're ready to boil them.
Detailed Guide
Plan on ordering enough crawfish so that each person at your party or dinner gets 2
- 3 pounds.
Most of the weight will get discarded since crawfish come with their shells on.
Source the crawfish from seafood and grocery stores or crawfish trucks, which sell crawfish when it's in season.
If you don't have a source of crawfish in your area, purchase it online from a vendor such as Louisiana Crawfish co., which will ship the crawfish to you live.
When you take home your crawfish or receive your shipment make sure you keep them cool, away from light and heat, so they're fresh when it's time to cook them.
Boiled crawfish that have been frozen do not taste nearly as good as live boiled crawfish.
Since live crawfish are freshly harvested, it's necessary to wash of the silt and debris they have collected before you cook them.
Clean your crawfish by taking the following steps:
Wash off the sack.
If you bought a sack of crawfish, begin with washing it off so the dirt from the outside of the sack doesn't make its way inside.
Empty the sack of crawfish into a large bin, such as a kiddie pool or storage bin, and fill it with clean water.
Use a paddle to stir the crawfish, then let them sit in the water for 30 minutes.
Discard the dead crawfish, which will float to the top after a few minutes.
Strain the water and rinse the crawfish with clean water.
Keep them in a shady spot until you're ready to boil them.
About the Author
Nathan Rogers
A passionate writer with expertise in hobbies topics. Loves sharing practical knowledge.
Rate This Guide
How helpful was this guide? Click to rate: