CRAWFISH BOIL RECIPE FOR 40 TO 45 POUNDS OF CRAWFISH

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Crawfish Boil Recipe for 40 to 45 Pounds of Crawfish image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield about 40 pounds, 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 sticks unsalted butter
1 (4.5 pound) bag Crawfish Crab and Shrimp Boil
5 pounds of #1 red potatoes, cleaned but not peeled
40 to 45 pounds live crawfish, cleaned
24 ears of corn, shucked and cut into halves

Steps:

  • Leaving the crawfish in the broth for a longer time results in more spiciness. Sprinkling additional spice mixture on the crawfish after draining also will increase the spiciness.
  • Crawfish Crab and Shrimp Boil: There are many manufacturers to choose from. This is a spice blend of salt, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, and additional spices. Typically a bag of spice mix costs about $5.00. The brand used for the show was Lousiana Fish Fry Products Crawfish Crab and Shrimp Boil.
  • Instructions:
  • Place the cooking pot with its basket on the propane burner and fill with 11 gallons of water, about halfway. This should be about the right amount of water to protect against spillage when the potatoes or crawfish are added later. Add the 2 sticks of butter and 2/3 of the bag of Crawfish Crab and Shrimp Boil, and the 5 pounds of red potatoes. Cover and bring to a boil. Cook potatoes for 15 minutes and, while the potatoes are cooking, rinse the crawfish.
  • Place the bag of crawfish in 1 of the coolers, or, on the ground and hose down the bag until the water runs clear, about 5 minutes. Open the bag and pour the live crawfish into 1 of the coolers. With the drain of the cooler open, continue to rinse the crawfish for 5 minutes or until the water runs clear.
  • After the potatoes have cooked for 15 minutes, add the corn and continue cooking the corn and the potatoes for 15 minutes more. Remove a potato and test for doneness, continuing to cook, if needed. Remove the basket and dump the corn and potatoes into 1 of the coolers. Close the cooler in order to keep the corn and potatoes warm.
  • Pour the crawfish into the cooking basket and lower the basket into the pot. Bring to a boil and cook the crawfish for 15 minutes. Turn the heat off and allow the crawfish to simmer in the liquid for an additional 15 minutes.
  • Remove the crawfish and serve with the potatoes and corn. Traditionally, the crawfish is dumped onto a newspaper covered table (we used a door on 2 sawhorses). Additional spice mix can be sprinkled on the crawfish, if desired.
  • Variation: Some cooks add 1 to 2 pounds of sweet onions, peeled and cut in wedges, and/or the juice from 1 dozen lemons to the cooking liquid.
  • Variation: With proper ventilation, several pounds of shrimp could be cooked with approximately 1/2 to 1 cup of the spice mixture indoors. However, without proper ventilation the spice mixture fumes will overwhelm the typical house.

Malik Azher
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's a great way to enjoy crawfish.


Rajab Ali rajabali
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. Everyone loves the crawfish.


Ishak Omar
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The crawfish are so flavorful and juicy.


m jan Qasim
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I'm not a big fan of crawfish, but I tried this recipe and I was pleasantly surprised. It was really good.


Raja Sadi9
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This recipe is a great way to impress your friends and family. It's sure to be a hit.


jonathan chapman
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I love the way this recipe combines the flavors of the crawfish, the spices, and the vegetables.


Scottyman
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I've never made a crawfish boil before, but this recipe made it so easy. It was a huge success!


kokok kokok
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This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Raja
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. The crawfish were delicious.


Moiz Asim
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This is the best crawfish boil recipe I've ever tried.


Safdar Sultan
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I highly recommend this recipe. The crawfish were so good, I couldn't stop eating them.


Jenna Stewart
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Christian Arlet
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I love this recipe! The crawfish are always cooked perfectly and the seasoning is just right.


Rosendo Rosales
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This was my first time making a crawfish boil and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious.


Sherry Hamilton
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I've made this recipe several times now and it never disappoints. The crawfish are always juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is addictive.


supreme lamar (vloneswrldx)
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This crawfish boil recipe was a hit at my party! The crawfish were perfectly cooked and the seasoning was on point. I will definitely be using this recipe again.