Crawfish. Mudbugs. Crawdads. Crayfish. We can argue about
their name all day long, but there is no arguing their unique and delicious
taste! At Cajun Grocer we specialize in Premium Select Crawfish. We only carry
JUMBO, LARGE and MEDIUM sized crawfish.
Unfortunately, this year Louisiana received harsh winter
weather, which we are NOT accustomed to. This weather affected lots of
Louisianans, but had a big impact on our crawfish farmers. This season is off
to a very slow start. Beware of websites that are already offering “Select
Crawfish.” We will wait until the crawfish are to our standards. No exceptions.
Keep checking our Facebook and website for updates. We will
let you know as soon as they arrive. But in the mean time, let’s talk about
pinchin’ tails! Crawfish tails, of course.
Crawfish are a Cajun culinary custom. People who didn’t grow
up eating them could have a little trouble peeling mudbugs! So, we’re here to
help!
Step 1:
Separate the tail and the heady by holding the tail in one
hand and the head in the other.
Step 2:
Twist your hands in opposite directions.
Step 3:
Squeeze the sides of the tail. You will hear the shell crack
and you can start peeling it away from the meat.
Step 4:
Grasp the fan of the tail in one hand and the meat in the
other and pull.
Step 5:
Enjoy! You’re a crawfish peelin’ pro!
Optional Steps:
Suck the head. We know, we know; it sounds crazy, but trust
us on this one.
Try the claws. They’re a little hard to get into, but worth
the work.
