Forgot how to cook crawfish?

• 1Step 1. Fill a pot with water, put it over high heat and let the water come to a rolling boil
• 2Step 2. Put the desired amount of live crawfish into the boiling water, make sure they are fully submerged
• 3Step 3. Salt the water thoroughly. Even if it is oversalted a bit you won’t spoil the dish;
• 4Step 4. Season the water with fennel seeds or dried fennel, bell pepper and some bay leaves;
• 5Step 5. Boil crawfish for about 10-15 minutes letting them turn bright red;
• 6Step 6. Turn off the heat, wait for crawfish to cool down and infuse in a brine;
• 7Step 7. Serve the portions and enjoy your meal!

What is the amount of crawfish per person?

For gentlemen 1.3 kg of medium size crawfish per person will be enough to be consumed in two hours. Order at least 1.6-1.8 kg per guest if the party is supposed to last longer.

For ladies 1 kg of medium size crawfish per person at most.