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How to Eat Crawfish

Crawfish are popular in Louisiana and a staple in Cajun cuisine. If you enjoy shellfish and haven’t tried crawfish, you’ll likely enjoy it!
Servings: 4
Author: Izzy

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs cooked crawfish
  • melted butter

Instructions

  • Remove the head of the cooked crawfish by gently twisting and pulling.
  • If you like, you can suck the savory juices from the head of the crawfish. Discard the head if you prefer to skip this part.
  • Crack the shell of the tail by pinching and pulling to reveal the tender meat inside.
  • Devein the crawfish by holding the tail in one hand and using the other to peel back the outer layer of skin and remove the vein.
  • Dip the tail in the melted butter or your favorite seafood boil sauce. Enjoy!