The peak of the crawfish season is dawning near, and for many, it's that time of year to pull out the large boiling pot to cook up some crawdads. Prices on crawfish are higher earlier in the season, ...

1. Heat butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, celery, bell peppers, garlic, thyme and bay leaves, cook for 5 minutes. 2. Add artichoke hearts and cook an additional 2 minutes. Add ...

Making crawfish bisque the traditional way takes a lot of time and effort. You have to clean and stuff the heads to make it and then dig all that goodness out of the heads to eat it. Even if you're ...

Étouffée is similar to gumbo, but served as more of a main course than a soup or stew. The name literally means “smothered” in French, and is often served over or alongside rice. Instructions: In a ...

This version of crawfish in a plate of creamy pasta comes from celebrated chef Emeril Lagasse, who’s famed for his take on classic New Orleans fare. Instructions: Cook the pasta in a large pot of ...

In the South, crawfish boils are a time-honored tradition — messy, delicious, and spicy, usually packed with corn, red potatoes, Andouille sausage, garlic, seasonings, and of course, the eponymous red ...

In late 2021, above-average temperatures helped Louisiana crawfish get off to a fast start this spring, according to a report from the Louisiana State University (LSU) AgCenter. With the ponds ...