Boiled Crawfish

Directions

1. 1
   Fill a large stockpot one-third full of cold water.
2. 2
   Add all of the ingredients except the crawfish and boil for 20 minutes.
3. 3
   Meanwhile, soak the crawfish in salted cold water for about 15 minutes; rinse.
4. 4
   Strain the stock and discard the vegetables.
5. 5
   Place the crawfish in the liquid and add water to cover, if necessary.
6. 6
   Bring to a rolling boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
7. 7
   Drain and serve.
8. 8
   To make Boiled Shrimp, use 5 pounds shrimp instead of the crawfish and remove the shrimp as soon as they come to a boil.
9. 9
   Creamers (baby new potatoes) are the usual accompaniment, cooked in the same crawfish liquor.