A traditional and spicy Louisiana crawfish boil, perfect for a gathering. This recipe combines crawfish, potatoes, corn, and sausages with a flavorful blend of spices.
Preparation time
30min
Cooking time
25min
Ingredients
8 Servings
- 6 bay leaves
- 1 cup cajun seasoning
- 6 corn ears
- 2 garlic heads
- 4 lemons
- 5 kg live crawfish
- 3 onions
- 1.5 kg potatoes
- 1 cup salt
- 1.5 kg sausages
- 18 liters water
Directions
Step 1
Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil.
Step 2
Add the Cajun seasoning, salt, bay leaves, lemons, onions, and garlic to the boiling water.
Step 3
Add the potatoes and cook for 10 minutes.
Step 4
Add the corn and sausages and cook for another 5 minutes.
Step 5
Add the crawfish and cook for 5-7 minutes until they turn red and float.
Step 6
Turn off the heat and let the crawfish soak for 15-20 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Step 7
Drain the water and serve the crawfish, potatoes, corn, and sausages on a large platter or newspaper-lined table.