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Homemade Crawfish Boil

Homemade Crawfish Boil

Sweet and tender crawfish and shrimp are joined with pillowy potatoes, sweet corn, savory sausage, and a pop of Cajun spices.
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Prep Time 14 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 6

Equipment

  • 1 large stockpot
  • 1 saucepan
  • 1 baking dish

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lbs frozen whole cooked crawfish
  • 1 lbs shrimp, fresh or frozen, shell on
  • 1 lbs baby red potatoes
  • 2 ears corn, cut into fourths
  • 2 sticks salted butter
  • 2 lemons, cut into wedges
  • 1 pkg andouille sausage, sliced
  • parsley for garnish

Seasoning Mix

  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 3 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar

Instructions
 

  • Fill a large stockpot halfway with water. Add the lemon wedges and place over medium heat. Bring to a boil.
  • Add the potatoes and corn. Allow them to cook until the potatoes are fork tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Add the crawfish and shrimp and let them cook until the shrimp is pink, about 5 minutes. Drain the seafood and vegetables and transfer them to an oven safe baking dish.
  • Add the butter, spices, lemon juice, and garlic to a saucepan over low heat. Let simmer for a couple of minutes until the butter is melted and the garlic is fragrant.
  • Slice the sausage and add to the baking dish. Pour the butter over the top.
  • Cover the baking dish tightly with foil. Allow it to bake in a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle fresh parsley over the top and enjoy!
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