How long does it take to boil crawfish?

The time it takes to boil crawfish depends on the size of the crawfish and the amount of water you are using. As a general rule, it takes about 5-10 minutes for small crawfish and 10-15 minutes for large crawfish. Boil crawfish until the edges of the shell turn bright red.

Here are the steps on how to boil crawfish:

1. Gather your ingredients. You will need:

- Live crawfish

- Water

-12 lemon slices

- 12 garlic cloves (smashed)

-3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning

2. Prepare the crawfish.

- Rinse the crawfish under cold water to remove any mud or dirt.

3. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the lemon slices, garlic cloves, and Cajun seasoning.

4. Add the crawfish to the pot. Bring the water back to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover the pot and simmer for 5-10 minutes for small crawfish or 10-15 minutes for large crawfish.

5. Test the crawfish. After the allotted cooking time, remove a few crawfish from the pot and check to see if they are done. The edges of the shell should be bright red, and the meat should be opaque and firm.

6. Serve the crawfish.

- Drain the crawfish in a colander and serve them immediately. Enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce!