Crawfish Boil Season – A Flavorful, Festive Tradition
Crawfish Boil Seasoning is a cornerstone of Louisiana cuisine, infusing crawfish boils with its distinctive blend of spices and herbs. Crafting your own seasoning mix allows for customization to suit personal taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup seasoning 1x
- Category: Seasoning
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Cajun, Creole
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 1.5 cups salt
- 1/4 cup cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup mustard seeds (or 4 tablespoons ground mustard)
- 3 tablespoons ground coriander (or 4 tablespoons whole coriander seeds, ground)
- 3 tablespoons ground allspice (or 6 tablespoons whole allspice, ground)
- 3 tablespoons ground dill (or 6 tablespoons whole dill seeds, ground)
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder (optional)
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together all the dry ingredients until well blended.
- Store: Transfer the seasoning mix to an airtight container and store in a cool, dry place.
- Use: For a traditional crawfish boil, add approximately 1/2 cup of this seasoning per 4 quarts of water. Adjust the quantity based on the volume of water and desired spice level.
Notes
- Customization: Feel free to adjust the proportions of spices to match your taste preferences. For instance, increase the cayenne pepper for more heat or add more garlic powder for a stronger garlic flavor.
- Usage Tip: When preparing a crawfish boil, it’s common to add the seasoning to the boiling water along with other ingredients like lemons, garlic, and vegetables. After boiling, allow the crawfish to soak in the seasoned water to absorb the flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 10
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 2.3g
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0g