Description
Experience the joy of a classic crawfish boil right from your stovetop with this Easy Stovetop Crawfish Boil Recipe featuring a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for summer gatherings or cozy family dinners, this dish combines fresh crawfish with vibrant spices, creating an unforgettable feast that brings everyone together. Get ready to savor every bite of this flavorful delight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs fresh or frozen crawfish tails, cleaned
- 4 quarts water
- 8 cloves garlic, minced (divided)
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp Old Bay seasoning (adjust to taste)
- Juice of 2 large lemons
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare Your Pot: In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a rolling boil. Stir in Old Bay seasoning and half of the minced garlic to create a flavorful broth.
- Cook The Crawfish: Add the cleaned crawfish to the boiling water and cook for 5–7 minutes until they turn bright red.
- Make The Garlic Butter Sauce: While the crawfish cook, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add remaining minced garlic and sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant. Stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley.
- Combine: Drain the cooked crawfish and return them to the pot. Pour the garlic butter sauce over them and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Serve: Transfer the crawfish to a serving platter or enjoy on newspaper-covered tables with lemon wedges and crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg