How to Make Crawfish Boulettes - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you’re craving a taste of Louisiana in your own kitchen, look no further than Crawfish Boulettes. This traditional dish hails from the bayous and backroads of Cajun country and is a beloved staple in Creole cuisine. With its rich, flavorful ingredients and unique blend of seasonings, Crawfish Boulettes is a dish that captures the essence of the South in every bite.

Known for its bold flavors and hearty ingredients, Crawfish Boulettes is a favorite among those who appreciate a good,...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package cooked and peeled whole crawfish tails
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
  • ¼ cup chopped celery
  • 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
  • 5 slices stale white bread, torn into pieces
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
  • 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 ½ cups dry bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning

Information

  • Prep Time: 40 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 36 boulettes

  • Place the crawfish tails, chopped onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, stale bread, and egg into the bowl of a food processor. Add the salt, black pepper, and 2 teaspoons of Cajun seasoning. Cover and pulse until the crayfish mixture is finely chopped. Scrape into a bowl and fold in the parsley and green onions. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Whisk the bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning together in a bowl; set aside.
  • Form the crawfish mixture into 1 tablespoon-size balls and roll in the bread crumbs. Cook in batches in the hot oil until the balls turn golden brown and begin to float, about 4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and serve hot.
  • Nutrition

    84 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 19mg
    • Sodium: 198mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 19mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 62mg