Crawfish Boil Salad

Name: Crawfish Boil Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 1 lb peeled crawfish tails; 1 lb baby red potatoes, halved; 1 cup sweet corn kernels; 2 stalks celery, sliced; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 tsp Cajun seasoning; 2 tbsp lemon juice

A savory chilled salad featuring tender crawfish tails, tender baby potatoes, and sweet corn in a zesty Cajun dressing.

30 minEasyServes 4310 cal/serving

CajunSaladStovetopPescatarianHigh ProteinHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

1 lb peeled crawfish tails
1 lb baby red potatoes, halved
1 cup sweet corn kernels
2 stalks celery, sliced
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tsp Cajun seasoning
2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

1

Boil 1 lb halved baby red potatoes in a pot of salted water for 10 minutes until tender, then add 1 cup sweet corn kernels for the final 2 minutes.
2

Drain the vegetables and boil 1 lb peeled crawfish tails in fresh water for 3 to 4 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 145F.
3

Whisk 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tsp Cajun seasoning, and 2 tbsp lemon juice together in a large bowl to make the dressing.
4

Add the cooled 1 lb halved baby red potatoes, 1 cup sweet corn kernels, 1 lb peeled crawfish tails, and 2 stalks sliced celery to the bowl, then toss gently to combine.

Questions

How long does Crawfish Boil Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Crawfish Boil Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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