How much meat do you get from a pound of crawfish?

Chef's answer
Based on a yield of 15 percent meat, 6-7 pounds of live crawfish will provide 1 pound of peeled tails. You should plan on purchasing 3-4 pounds of live crawfish per person per meal or 1 pound of fresh or frozen tails to feed three people..
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2 lbs = 0.907 kg..
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You can figure 1 pound of crab legs per person. If you're doing surf and turf, allow for ? pound per person.
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There are many variables to consider here, including who you are feeding and what you will be serving alongside the crab legs. However, if you are serving crab lovers with a moderate-to-large appetite, we would suggest between 1-2 pounds of crab legs per adult.
One level teaspoon will cure 5 pounds of meat. Use for products that will be dry-cured for an extended time, such as country-style hams, prosciutto, salami, pepperoni, and other dry sausages.
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