Why are my crawfish mushy?

Chef's answer
Why? Because they're boiling the same live ones you do and know good and well what you are getting. ... When buying crawfish already boiled, and, you discover a bunch of mushy or noticeably flakey crawfish meat, those crawfish were dead before they were boiled..
Frequently asked Questions 🎓
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Hopefully, crawfish, being smaller, die quicker. ... Some countries ban boiling of crustaceans alive, requiring that cooks kill the animal prior to boiling them. Apparently there's a device you can get that will shock the head of a lobster, killing it instantly, or at least rendering it unconscious.
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Pour the crawfish into the cooking basket and lower the basket into the pot. Bring to a boil and cook the crawfish for 15 minutes. Turn the heat off and allow the crawfish to simmer in the liquid for an additional 15 minutes. Remove the crawfish and serve with the potatoes and corn..
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Stir for 3 minutes, then rinse crawfish. Be careful not to let them purge too long. You do not want them to be dead when you add them to the boil. Throw away all crawfish that have already died (the dead crawfish should float to the top).
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Why? Because they're boiling the same live ones you do and know good and well what you are getting. ... When buying crawfish already boiled, and, you discover a bunch of mushy or noticeably flakey crawfish meat, those crawfish were dead before they were boiled..
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Fill a very large pot about 1/3 full with water. Add the garlic, bay leaves, dry and liquid crab boil seasonings, salt, pepper, oranges, lemons, artichokes, and potatoes..
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A good guideline for any crawfish boil is 3 pounds per person. However, it is important to take your guests into consideration when you place your order. For example, if your guests are big eaters, you may want to order 5 pounds for those individuals..
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Crawfish are a terrific low-calorie food. Crawfish are high in protein, low in fat and contain zero carbohydrates. There are only 327 calories in one whole pound of peeled crawfish, and it takes approximately seven pounds of unpeeled crawfish to produce one pound of peeled tails.
A few more cooking questions 📍

Do you have to take skin off chorizo?

Chorizo made with fresh meat must be cooked before eating. Don't forget to peel off the outer wrapping, or 'skin', before you fry, grill, or roast the slices of sausage.

What meat goes with tortellini?

Tortellini: You can use different flavors of tortellini like chicken, mushroom, spinach or artichoke. Meat: Italian sausage, ground turkey or grilled chicken would be delicious in the meat sauce.

Do you wash a steak before cooking?

Washing Meat and Poultry However, washing raw poultry, beef, pork, lamb or veal before cooking it is not recommended. Bacteria in raw meat and poultry juices can be spread to other foods, utensils and surfaces. We call this cross-contamination. ... They can contaminate your food with chemicals and make it unsafe to eat.

Do you cook brisket fat side?

If you decide to cook your brisket fat side up, you should know that the fat acts as a heat shield protecting the beef. If your heat source is mostly from the top, such as with many horizontal offset smokers, fat side up should be the way to go..

Can you wrap potatoes in foil ahead of time?

No! Wrapping a potato in foil prior to baking traps the potato's natural moisture, steaming instead of baking it..

Are artichokes good for your skin?

Artichokes are super rich in antioxidants, which improve skin health and appearance and slow down skin aging. They are also rich in vitamin C, which is one of the biggest contributors to healthy collagen development. ... The antioxidants in artichokes also prevent oxidative stress, which affects skin health.

Can you eat shrimp tails?

Deep fried. Most often people eat shrimp tails when the shrimp is deep fried and the tail is crispy. "I do most of the time," Mattel said when asked if he eats shrimp tails."I don't usually do it with a boiled shrimp, but if it's dry heat cooked and the shrimp is crisp, I will eat the tail.

What machine do you need to make zucchini noodles?

The mandoline creates the best flat zucchini pasta and allows you to vary the thickness. Similar to the Paderno World Cuisine Spiralizer, it has several blade options, giving you options for perfectly consistent noodles, slices or rounds (and easily cuts through any "harder to slice" vegetable).

How hard boil eggs peel easily?

Bring to a boil. Place the eggs in the steamer basket, cover and steam for 15 minutes (more or less, check!). (Or if you don't have a steamer basket, steam the eggs in a half inch of water.) The steam penetrates the shell a bit making the eggs easier to peel.

How do you cut a lobster in half on the grill?

Hold down tail with one hand.

How do I cook limp bacon?

How to Cook Bacon So It's Soft and Chewy
  • Take the bacon out of the refrigerator and separate the slices on a plate. ...
  • Heat the oven to 275 degrees Fahrenheit. ...
  • Place a wire rack in a baking dish or roasting pan. ...
  • Roast thin bacon slices for 10 minutes and turn them over with tongs. ...
  • Examine the fat on the bacon and the color of the meat.
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    Can I eat cold rice from the fridge?

    It is safe to eat the rice cold as long as it has been cooled and stored correctly. Do not leave reheated rice sitting on the counter. Following these steps will reduce the risk of food poisoning. Do not reheat the rice more than once as this further increase the risk of food poisoning..
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