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Crayfish[a] are freshwater crustaceans belonging to the infraorder Astacidea, which also contains lobsters. Taxonomically, they are members of the superfamilies Astacoidea and Parastacoidea. They breathe through feather-like gills. Some species are found in brooks and streams, where fresh water is running, while others thrive in swamps, ditches, and paddy fields. Most crayfish cannot tolerate polluted water, although some species, such as Procambarus clarkii, are hardier. Crayfish feed on animals and plants, either living or decomposing, and detritus.

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Recipes

40 Favorite Crawfish Recipes - Louisiana Cookin'

We are always in the mood for crawfish. With these 40 favorite recipes, we know you will be too. To take a look at our newest crawfish recipes, head here. Want more Bayou State favorites? Check out our 22 Creative Boudin Recipes to Cook Now or 36 Knockout...

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Crawfish Recipes

No, they aren't tiny lobsters--crawfish are delicious crustaceans in their own right. Find all the best recipes for crawfish etouffee, crawfish fetuccine, crawfish pie, and crawfish boil, and more...

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Crawfish Boil Recipe

When the season is right, there's nothing like a crawfish boil with red potatoes, corn, crawfish, and sausage. Get our traditional Louisiana crawfish boil recipe...

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Crawfish Etouffee | Classic New Orleans Recipe - The Anthony Kitchen

Transport the rich and buttery flavors of Crawfish Etouffee from New Orleans to your dinner table tonight with this easy, no-fuss Crawfish Etouffee recipe...

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Crawfish Fettuccine - Spicy Southern Kitchen

Creamy Crawfish Fettuccine is spicy and cheesy with plenty of crawfish tails. Perfect for Mardi gras...

Crawfish Pie - Louisiana Cookin'

In Louisiana, there is a strong connection between food and family. Recipes are discovered, cultivated, and passed down through the generations, becoming bright spots at gatherings and creating happy memories with the ones we love. Nell Aucoin Robarge...

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Crawfish Boil Recipes & Events in Jefferson Parish, LA

Find crawfish boil recipes, or save yourself time and get them from a local Jefferson Parish, LA restaurant and learn more about these delicious mudbugs...

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Boiled Crawfish | RealCajunRecipes.com: la m de maw maw

The crawfish boil is one the most popular Cajun meals. Cajun seafood boil seasonings (we love Slap Ya Mama's Seafood boil) do the trick to perfectly season crawfish. This recipe is for the times you don't have it or can't buy it. A neat addition to boiled...

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10 Crawfish Recipes To Make The Most Of Mudbug Season

Crawfish recipes go way beyond your standard springtime boil. Here are 10 crawfish recipes, from boils to étouffées, that will delight a crowd and make use of this precious mudbug season...

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Crawfish Cornbread - Spicy Southern Kitchen

Crawfish Cornbread is loaded with crawfish and has a wonderfully crispy crust. The inside is fabulously moist and savory...

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Crawfish Pie Recipe | A New Orleans Classic - The Anthony Kitchen

A classic New Orleans Crawfish Pie Recipe featuring a savory, Creole crawfish filling, enclosed in buttery, flaky pie crust and baked to perfection...

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Visit New Orleans | Official New Orleans Tourism Website

New Orleans is a one-of-a-kind destination in the United States. Famous for our Creole and Cajun cuisine, jazz music and brass bands, historic architecture, world-class museums and attractions, and renowned hospitality. From the French Quarter to the...

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Crawfish Bisque Recipe - Julia Child's Crayfish Bisque

Julia Child's crawfish bisque recipe, a French classic made with crayfish butter and stock along with the meat from the crawfish tails...

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Shrimp and Crawfish Jambalaya Recipe

This easy New Orleans shrimp, sausage, and crawfish jambalaya recipe will feed a crowd for holidays, special occasions, or buffets...

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Emeril's Crawfish Pie | Emerils.com

Crawfish pies aren't always easy to find in New Orleans. They appear at some festivals-principally, the Jazz and Heritage Festival that begins at the end of April. But that's just once a year; why not try these at home...

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Crawfish and Shrimp Gumbo Recipe | Explore Louisiana

Louisiana loves gumbo so much that residents made it the official dish of the State in 2004! Gumbo comes in plethora of varieties but we sugguest you dive into this simple and extremely tasty recipe featuring some of Louisiana's best ingredients: crawfish...

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