Boiled Crawfish (Video)

Ingredients

• 4 pounds (2kg) Live Crawfish
• 6 quarts (6 liters) Water
• 2 bunches Fresh Dill including stems
• 6 tablespoons Salt (heaped tablespoons)
• 6 Bay Leafs
• 2 teaspoons Whole Peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon Whole Allspice Berries
• 8 cloves Garlic (smashed)
• 1 Onion (peeled and quartered)
• 4 tablespoons Butter
• 3 Whole Corns ((optional))

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare Crawfish - carefully rinse Crawfish in cold water. Throw away any dead ones. Alternatively, soak in clean water for 20 minutes to release impurities.

2. 2

   Prepare Brine - fill a large stockpot with water. Add Salt, Dill, Bay Leafs, Peppercorns, Allspice Berries, Garlic and Onion. Bring to a rolling boil.

3. 3

   Simmer Broth - reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Cook Crawfish - carefully add Live Crawfish into the boiling water. Add Corn (optional). Return to a boil, reduce and simmer for 10-12 minutes until Crawfish are bright red.

5. 5

   Infuse - stir in Butter and turn off heat. Cover with lid and let Crawfish infuse in broth for an additional 20 minutes.

6. 6

   Serve - using tongs, remove Crawfish from stockpot and place on a platter. Garnish with fresh Dill and Lemons wedges.