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One more crawfish boil/shrimp related question.

Posted on 6/11/19 at 11:33 am
Posted by Dale Doubak
Somewhere
Member since Jan 2012
6000 posts
Posted on 6/11/19 at 11:33 am
I have 5 lbs of shrimp I want to do with the crawfish. Can I just put them in a laundry bag and thrown them in with like a minute or two left then take out during soaking. Have y’all done this TIA
Posted by Boudreaux35
BR
Member since Sep 2007
21500 posts
Posted on 6/11/19 at 11:36 am to
Not sure I'd even put them in before cutting the fire.
Posted by Got Blaze
Youngsville
Member since Dec 2013
8753 posts
Posted on 6/11/19 at 11:39 am to
quote:

Not sure I'd even put them in before cutting the fire.

I agree, add them to the soak and check them every few minutes. Shrimp do NOT take long to cook.
Posted by chalupa
Member since Jan 2011
6758 posts
Posted on 6/11/19 at 12:58 pm to
Add them when you cut the fire off.
Posted by CHEDBALLZ
South Central LA
Member since Dec 2009
21927 posts
Posted on 6/11/19 at 1:12 pm to
Take your crawfish out, bring the water back to a boil. When the water comes to a boil add your shrimp, when they start to float cut the fire and soak them till the sink. Takes about 10 minutes.
Posted by saintsfan1977
West Monroe, from Cajun country
Member since Jun 2010
7710 posts
Posted on 6/11/19 at 1:28 pm to
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Add them when you cut the fire off

This. They will be ready in about 10 min of soaking. You will see the shell seperate from the meat and they are done.
Posted by Dale Doubak
Somewhere
Member since Jan 2012
6000 posts
Posted on 6/11/19 at 3:13 pm to
Thanks
Posted by Drunken Crawfish
Member since Apr 2017
3823 posts
Posted on 6/11/19 at 3:17 pm to
Just curious, how do y'all normally cook shrimp? I have only done crawfish but prefer eating shrimp.
Posted by Dale Doubak
Somewhere
Member since Jan 2012
6000 posts
Posted on 6/11/19 at 3:40 pm to
I’m doing Saintsfan1977 method. Seems easy to me
Posted by Dave_O
Member since Apr 2018
1130 posts
Posted on 6/11/19 at 6:43 pm to
I consider myself a pretty good crawfish boiler, but a very novice shrimp boiler. The few times that I’ve boiled shrimp, it seems like shrimp always need extra salt added to the boil (I never add extra salt to my crawfish boil). Take that for what it’s worth
Posted by tgrbaitn08
Member since Dec 2007
146214 posts
Posted on 6/11/19 at 6:53 pm to
quote:

Take your crawfish out, bring the water back to a boil. When the water comes to a boil add your shrimp, when they start to float cut the fire and soak them till the sink. Takes about 10 minutes


No. Do not do this.


Add your shrimp after you cut the fire for the crawfish and let the soak/steam/cook while you’re soaking the crawfish
Posted by Deereman9009a
Prairieville
Member since May 2018
268 posts
Posted on 6/11/19 at 7:26 pm to
Yes indeed!
Posted by keakar
Member since Jan 2017
30031 posts
Posted on 6/11/19 at 8:12 pm to
they need time to soak to get the flavor but you have to be careful its not too hot or they keep cooking and start to get mushy if overcooked.

as stated, as soon as its a rolling boil, shut the fire off and drop them in, only takes a minute or two and they are cooked. then take them out and set aside, when waters cools enough you can stick your hand in and hold it there without burning drop the shrimp back in and let soak for 20-30 minutes to get really good flavor.

if shrimp are big or you dont have a lot then dehead them first and it helps the seasoning get into them more.
This post was edited on 6/11/19 at 8:13 pm
Posted by the crue
Chackbay-Thibodaux
Member since May 2008
3968 posts
Posted on 6/13/19 at 9:42 pm to
quote:

Take your crawfish out, bring the water back to a boil. When the water comes to a boil add your shrimp, when they start to float cut the fire and soak them till the sink. Takes about 10 minutes.
this is what i do every time i do shrimp & crawfish. i don't add any season, just some salt. they come out perfect. i look for the separation then cut the fire & add salt & ice.
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