Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 tbsp

margarine

melted

1 tbsp

garlic

minced

1 bunch

green onion

chopped

2 lbs

crawfish

cooked

1 tbsp

liquid smoke

2 tbsp

worcestershire sauce

2 lbs

bacon

fried and crumbled

5 lbs

red potatoes

boiled, skins on, roughly chopped

1.25 cup

mayonnaise

12 unit

hard-boiled eggs

separated, whites chopped

1 cup

creole mustard

0.5 cup

yellow mustard

2 tbsp

hot sauce

1 tsp

salt

to taste

1 tsp

pepper

to taste

Step 1
~5 min

Melt margarine in a medium-size skillet over medium heat.

Step 2
~5 min

Add minced garlic and chopped green onion to the skillet and cook until wilted.

Step 3
~5 min

Add cooked crawfish tails, liquid smoke, and Worcestershire sauce to the skillet.

Step 4
~5 min

Cook the crawfish mixture for 15 minutes, then remove from heat and let it cool.

Step 5
~5 min

Fry bacon until crispy, crumble it, and set aside.

Step 6
~5 min

Boil red potatoes in their skins until tender, then roughly chop them.

Step 7
~5 min

Hard-boil eggs, separate the whites and yolks, and chop the whites.

Step 8
~5 min

In a large bowl, mix the chopped potatoes, mayonnaise, and chopped egg whites.

Step 9
~5 min

In a separate bowl, mash the egg yolks and mix them with creole mustard, yellow mustard, and hot sauce.

Step 10
~5 min

Combine the mustard mixture with the potato mixture and stir to combine.

Step 11
~5 min

Add the cooled crawfish mixture and crumbled bacon to the potato salad and stir to combine.

Step 12
~5 min

Season the crawfish potato salad with salt and pepper to taste.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your liking.

For a richer flavor, use homemade mayonnaise.

Chill the potato salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day in advance

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish at a barbecue or picnic.

Pair with grilled meats or seafood.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled Chicken
Fried Catfish
BBQ Ribs

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Louisiana, USA

Cultural Significance

A staple in Cajun and Creole cuisine, often served at gatherings and celebrations.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Mardi Gras
Crawfish boils
Summer picnics

Occasion Tags

summer
barbecue
picnic
party
potluck

Popularity Score

75/100

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