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    Summer Crawfish Party- Crawfish Boil Recipe

    Published on July 5, 2017 by theseasidebaker Last Modified on July 6, 2017 / 7 Comments

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    This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. The following content is intended for readers who are 21 or older. #Chardonnation #NotableSummer #CollectiveBias

    Get your friends together this summer for a delicious, messy crawfish party! Everything you need to know to throw the best party of the year!

    How to host the perfect summer crawfish party

    I have always wanted to throw a Summer Crawfish Party, and yet every summer passes without one. This summer, I said no more. This was going to be the year that we get our hands dirty and full our stomachs with delicious crustaceans.

    How to host the perfect summer crawfish party

    How to host the perfect summer crawfish party

    Now I know that a typical crawfish party tends to be on the casual side, however I knew full well when I tasked my Mom with setting up for the party, it would be anything but. She has quite the knack for making things, even as simple as a backyard BBQ glamours. We went with a nautical theme and it was absolutely gorgeous!

    How to host the perfect summer crawfish party

    What I loved most about this party was that mostly everything was prepped in advance and cooked while the guests were there. This made for easy entertaining, and a chance to listen to music and talk to guests without being stuck behind a stove.

    How to host the perfect summer crawfish party

    When meal planning for an event, I always try and pick wines that will pair well with the meal. Since crawfish (or crayfish) is a seafood, I wanted a crisp white wine. Because we were serving more than just the crawfish, I needed something that would pair well with everything. Notable Wines Chardonnay was the perfect match! With two varieties, one from California and one from Australia, Noteable hit all of the flavors notes we were looking for and paired with everything that we were serving.

    How to host the perfect summer crawfish party

    Unlike other varieties, Noteable wines showcases its taste prominently on the front label, making it very easy to know if it will pair well with the meal or not.

    How to host the perfect summer crawfish party

    For the appetizers we went with Notable California. With its oaky and buttery flavor notes, it paired perfectly with the prosciutto wrapped cantaloupe and the baked mussels. For dinner, we went with Notable Australia. The fruity crisp notes paired beautifully with the crawfish, sides, and other dishes.

    How to host the perfect summer crawfish party

    How to host the perfect summer crawfish party

    How to host the perfect summer crawfish party

    All in all it was a wonderful party complete with good food, delicious wine, and of course wonderful company! Are you throwing a summer party this year?

    How to host the perfect summer crawfish party via @theseasidebaker

    How to host the perfect summer crawfish party
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    Crawfish Boil
    Prep Time
    20 mins
    Cook Time
    15 mins
    Total Time
    55 mins
     

    A delicious dinner that serves a crowd and perfect for outdoor parties

    Author: Jackie
    Ingredients
    • 15 pounds Live, Fresh Crawfish
    • 3 heads garlic unpeeled
    • 4 whole onions sliced coarsely
    • 1 pound dry seafood boil mixture
    • 8 raw corn on the cob broken in half
    • 16 red potatoes, washed
    • 2 pounds shrimp optional
    • 2 cups Creole Seasoning
    Instructions
    1. Fill a very large pot about ½ full with water. Add the garlic, onions, dry seafood boil seasonings, salt, corn and potatoes. 

    2. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer, and cook for 20 minutes.
    3. Add the crawfish and shrimp, return mixture to boil, then simmer until the crawfish shells turn bright red and the tails pull out easily, about 5 minutes. 

    4. Remove pan from heat and let everything soak for 20 minutes. 

    5. Drain contents, sprinkle with creole seasoning and serve hot.

     

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    1. Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife

      July 05, 2017 at 1:12 pm

      What a beautiful tablescape, perfect for the occasion! I haven't been to a crawfish boil but we love seafood boils where I live. Wish we were able to get fresh crawfish regularly in addition to other seafood. I bet it pairs so well with the wine!

      Reply
    2. Belle

      July 05, 2017 at 1:27 pm

      Yum! Looks really good! I'd love to give this a try!

      Belle | One Awesome Momma

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    3. Lynn Woods

      July 05, 2017 at 2:11 pm

      All I'd need to add is a Corona. Being from Houston, TX and visiting NOLA all the time, we had crawfish boils all the time. This post brings back some great memories!

      Reply
    4. mira

      July 05, 2017 at 9:45 pm

      I love your tablescape...I wish I was your neighbor! 😀 I've never been to a crawfish boil...it looks like so much fun.

      Reply
    5. Maryanne | the little epicurean

      July 06, 2017 at 10:01 am

      Whoa, this looks like such a fun meal! I haven't done a crawfish boil in such a long time!

      Reply
    6. Cassie

      July 06, 2017 at 10:58 pm

      I'm from Australia and I have never tried crawfish but I think I really need to get around to it next time I visit the states!

      Reply

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