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Crawfish Boil Pot
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 5 pounds live crawfish
- 4 gallons of water
- 2 cups of Cajun seasoning
- 2 lemons, halved
- 2 onions, quartered
- 6 cloves of garlic, smashed
- 6 ears of corn, halved
- 4 pounds of small red potatoes
- 2 pounds of smoked sausage, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 pound of shrimp, deveined and peeled
- 1/2 cup of hot sauce
- 1/2 cup of butter
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Fill a large stockpot with 4 gallons of water and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Add 2 cups of Cajun seasoning, halved lemons, quartered onions, and smashed garlic to the boiling water.
- Boil for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse the water.
- Add the halved corn, red potatoes, and smoked sausage to the pot and boil for an additional 10 minutes.
- Add the live crawfish to the pot and boil for 5 minutes, or until the crawfish turn bright red and float to the top.
- Add the shrimp to the pot and cook for an additional 2 minutes, until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Turn off the heat and let the pot sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Drain the pot and transfer the contents to a large serving platter or table lined with newspaper.
- Melt 1/2 cup of butter and mix in 1/2 cup of hot sauce. Drizzle the spicy butter sauce over the boiled crawfish, shrimp, vegetables, and sausage.
- Sprinkle with additional Cajun seasoning and salt to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy the spicy, flavorful crawfish boil pot with plenty of napkins and cold drinks.
The crawfish boil pot has a rich history rooted in the Cajun and Creole cultures of Louisiana. This iconic dish originated as a communal outdoor feast, where locals would gather to boil fresh crawfish with a blend of spices, vegetables, and other seafood. The tradition of the crawfish boil pot has been passed down through generations, with chefs and home cooks adding their own unique twists to the recipe. Today, renowned restaurants in Louisiana, such as The Boiling Crab in New Orleans, serve up authentic and flavorful crawfish boil pots that capture the essence of this beloved dish. The key to a perfect crawfish boil pot lies in the seasoning blend, which typically includes cayenne pepper, garlic, and bay leaves, infusing the crawfish with a spicy and aromatic flavor. For those looking to recreate this dish at home, investing in a quality crawfish boil pot and using fresh, live crawfish is essential for an authentic experience. Whether enjoyed in a bustling restaurant or at a lively backyard gathering, the crawfish boil pot continues to be a cherished tradition that brings people together over a delicious and satisfying meal.
60 min
8-10 servings
350 calories
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