Boiled Crawfish

Directions

1. 1
   In a large tub or ice chest, cover crawfish with fresh water to purge them, about 15 minutes.
2. 2
   Drain water and repeat.
3. 3
   Fill a 40-quart pot 2/3 full of water and place on burner to boil.
4. 4
   Add crab boil, onions and lemons and simmer the mixture once the water comes to a boil.
5. 5
   Add crawfish and watch closely. When water first begins to come to a boil, time for 5 minutes and turn off the heat.
6. 6
   Put the ice on top to stop cooking process and wait for 20 minutes.