Perfect Cajun Crawfish Boil with Spicy Butter

You may not be down in the bayou, but you can definitely make your house and dreams smell like it with this delicious cajun crawfish boil! What we got here is a boil that can go toe-to-toe with any in the country and to top it off... I made a cajun spicy butter ready to knock ya socks off!

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[Matt-bdqx]

As a Louisianian, I'm pleasantly surprised at his take on this. Looks delicious. Only thing I would critique is the lack of a beer in his hand, lol.

[Can_of_L]

Joshua:advertises a dishwasher
Also joshua: makes a meal that doesn’t use any dishes

[pepperfawntly]

Mom: "Don't play with your food! It's rude!!"
Me: *looks at Josh*
Josh: "~FaMOus liTlE mAn, dOiNG a LitTlE dAncE~"

[atlaliencov]

I know everyone is wondering the same thing so here's the holy boil ingredients:

3 tbsp freshly ground black pepper
3 tbsp cayenne pepper
2 tbsp mustard powder
1/3 cup smoked paprika
3/4 cup old bay seasoning
2 tbsp sugar
3 1/2 tbsp kosher salt
2 tsp thyme
1 tsp coriander.

You're welcome 😁

[Personalmagik]

My boyfriend referred to you as papa. Congratulations! he’s your boyfriend now.

[SallyWalsh]

me watching this while eating a can of soup heated from the communal dorm microwave trying to convince myself I’m eating good food

[mrfoozy]

One thing papa forgot to warn about:
DO NOT TOUCH/RUB YOUR EYES WHILE EATING

[bunnyhunter]

I made this and my wife praised how amazing it was. Inlaws came over and I made it again and for now on when they visit I was told I am making this everytime. They fly in once a year.

[calvincook]

Made this today for Sunday Dinner and it came out Amazing.
My Step -Daughter hasn't eaten anything that I've cooked, but today she sat at the table and couldn't stop eating. Thank you for an easy to follow recipe.

[tchpowdog]

Southern Louisiana native here. You did quite well. I'm actually surprised. Most people not from here (assuming you are not) would get this totally wrong. There's a lot of things we look for when cooking this stuff and you pretty much hit all the key points. I'll list them below:

1. RINSE THE CRAWFISH AT LEAST TWICE! Thank you for rinsing the crawfish more than once!! Even people here get that wrong. We do often add salt to the rinse water tho, makes them puke and shit, but that's not as big of a deal as rinsing the dirt off of them. Gritty crawfish belongs in the garbage.

2. The citrus fruits are a huge addition! I use oranges, but lemons are good too.

3. He's right about mushy corn - do not want

4. He's right about the potatoes.

Good job, Josh! I'm impressed. I'll have to try your special butter.

[josh-zujn]

Rule 1 of a crawfish boil, “Don’t Measure, just pour.”

[colerichardson]

Even if you did it perfectly Cajuns would tell you that "doing it perfectly ruins the spirit of a boil"

[leekee]

As a guy from New Orleans, i think you did a pretty good job for someone who’s not a “Cajun boy” 😂

[mikeymiiiike]

I’ve made this boil 4 times in the past 2 years, it definitely a family favorite every time… recently made it for Christmas Eve along side your prime rib recipe (first time) and it’s was phenomenal. My family appreciates you Joshua

[EllyTheRS]

We’ve done it. The opposite of “but cheaper”

[Stefanloveslife]

I'm from Louisiana and I'm just super impressed you were able to do this inside. How long did your house smell like a boil? Definitely going to try your cajun butter recipe next time I do this.

[alyakim]

he didn't soak it. after boiling a few minutes kill the heat and let it sit to absorb the favor at least 30 minutes you can also hit it with some ice to stop the cooking. otherwise looks delicious. source: being from Lousiana

[ManeIndian]

Just tried this recipe to the the T for my wifes birthday. She has been wanting crawfish forever. Surprised her, she loved it so much. Were doing it again for in a couple weeks. Thank you Josh!

[ThisOffendsMeTV]

Only time I’ll see a thumbnail like that and click it knowing it won’t be someone eating/slurping shit up extra loud with no manners. Bless u papu

[CodieBodie]

We have crawfish boils every year, and have added to the veggies we cook over the years. Now we also add button mushrooms, Brussel sprouts, whole okra, and zucchini- on top of the stuff you added. We also cook in stages and add more seasoning each batch so it gets spicier and spicier. The last couple batches aren’t for the faint of heart.