6 Ways To Eat Crawfish In The Big Easy

No trip to New Orleans is complete without sampling the local Cajun fare- like crawfish! They even have fests dedicated to this tiny crustacean, which is found just about everywhere when it’s in season during the spring. Here are 6 different ways to eat crawfish next time you’re in the Big Easy...

1. Crawfish Bread

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Crawfish bread? This sandwich, usually only available during Jazzfest, is made of French bread, crawfish, bell pepper, onion, celery, and a dab of mayo. You can seasonally make your own at the New Orleans School of Cooking, so get a group of friends together and schedule a time to make this melty, delicious meal!

2. Boiled Crawfish

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You can find this staple just about anywhere when crawfish are in season in the spring, but Big Fisherman is one of the best places to go. Get a few pounds with some boiled corn and potatoes, and you’re all set for a crawfeast!

3. Crawfish Sausage

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Dat Dog stuffs seasoned crawfish, fresh from the swamp, into a delicious sausage sandwich. If you’re an adventurous sort, you can also try gator and turducken sausage- mmmm!

4. Crawfish Pie

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Eat like a local and stop into the Adams Street Grocery for a crawfish pie– this savory treat is filled with meaty crawfish tails, veggies and a lot of spice (of course)!

5. Crawfish Ettouffe

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Seasonally, Jacques-Imo’s serves up some of the best crawfish ettouffe around. It’s a spicy and meaty stew of sorts- if you’re around when crawfish aren’t in season, the shrimp ettouffee is just as good!

6. Crawfish Monica

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Another Jazzfest-only concoction, the best place to find this buttery, creamy pasta dish any other time of the year is a Rouses Supermarket. The creators don’t own a restaurant, but they began to make and stock it in this local grocery chain after much pleading by crazed crawfish fanatics- so you know it’s delicious!