How to Prepare Pre-Boiled Crawfish

When you receive your crawfish they may be partially thawed.  If you plan to use the

crawfish within 24 hours simply put the crawfish in the refrigerator to continue to thaw. 

Otherwise, put the crawfish (in the bag) into the freezer.

STEP 1:  Fill a large pot with enough water to cover crawfish. The crawfish are already cooked

and seasoned so if you want the crawfish mild, do not add any seasoning to the water. However,

for true authentic Cajun flavor, add 1 pound of LA Crawfish Company’s Seafood Boil  for every

20 lbs of crawfish. The powdered premixed seasoning contains salt, lemon, onion, garlic, and

many other spices needed for real “Cajun flavor”.    

STEP 2:  Bring water to a rolling boil.

STEP 3:  Vegetables traditionally are served with boiled crawfish.  The standard favorites are

corn-on-(optional) the-cob and potatoes. However we suggest you also try mushrooms, carrots,

whole onions, whole garlic, and any others of your choice. Boil the vegetables in the water

before heating the crawfish, keeping in mind they will not take long to cook and they soak up the

spices quickly.Start the potatoes first and add the others right before the potatoes are almost

fork tender. Take the vegetables out of the water and place in an ice chest to keep warm!

STEP 4:  Bring water back to a rolling boil & place crawfish in boiling water.  Boil crawfish only

approx. 2-3 minutes.  Remember you are not trying to cook the crawfish, simply trying to heat

them.  Sample crawfish to make certain the desired temperature has been reached.  Remove

crawfish from water immediately. 

STEP 5:  Place crawfish and vegetables on a table covered with newspaper. 

STEP 6:  LA Crawfish Co. Creole Seasoning or more of the Seafood Boil may be sprinkled on top

(optional) of the crawfish if desired for spicier Cajun flavor!

STEP 7:  Help yourself and enjoy Louisiana’s finest delicacy!