Preparing Crayfish

Crayfish

Because crayfish, like all fish, are highly perishable, it's good to follow three rules when preparing them:

• use only live, freshly caught crayfish from clean water
• kill instantly by dropping into boiling water
• and keep them chilled until used.

The amount of crayfish needed for a serving varies according to the size and variety captured.

• As a general rule only, 12 medium-sized crayfish (6 to 7 inches long) are sufficient for one serving;
• one pound of crayfish, live weight, is equal to one cup of meat, using tails and claws
• one cup of crawfish meat will usually serve from two to six, depending on the recipe and amount of other ingredients.

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