Crawfish Boil Seasoning
 
Ingredients
  • ¼ cup lemon zest (about 8 lemons)
  • 2 cups kosher salt
  • ¼ cup cayenne pepper
  • 6 dried bay leaves, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon dry mustard
  • 1 tablespoon dried dill weed
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. On a rimmed baking sheet, spread lemon zest.
  3. Bake until dried, 3 to 5 minutes, stirring halfway through baking. Let cool.
  4. In a medium bowl, stir together lemon zest, salt, and all remaining ingredients until combined.
Notes
SERVING INSTRUCTIONS: In a large stockpot, combine 4 quarts water, ½ cup Crawfish Boil Seasoning, and 4 lemon halves. Bring to a boil. Add 5 to 6 pounds live crawfish, and gently stir. Cook for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and let stand for 5 minutes. Drain, and serve immediately.

KITCHEN TIP: For a cute gift, portion this seasoning blend into jars, tie with ribbon, and include serving instructions on a gift tag.
Recipe by Louisiana Cookin' at https://louisianacookin.com/sensational-crawfish-boil-seasoning/