If you have leftover crawfish, shrimp, or any other fixings from your boil, you’re probably wondering what to do with it. After many years of experimenting and hearing customer stories, we’ve decided to share some fun ideas on ways to best use leftover boiled shrimp or crawfish. The ideas below are a great way to make the most out of your leftovers.
Potatoes go quickly at a boil… But if you do have leftovers, one of our favorite meals to make is Cajun hash browns. Cut or shred the potatoes and fry them up to make flavorful hash browns that are already seasoned from your seafood boil seasonings. You could also use them to make a breakfast hash with potatoes, sausage, and peppers.
If you boiled garlic in full cloves, use the cloves to make a spread for homemade Cajun garlic bread. All you’ll need is garlic, herbs and spices, plenty of butter or olive oil, and thick bread.
Seafood boil leftovers provide the perfect foundation for a host of famous Cajun dishes. Peel any leftover crawfish to get the tail meat and set aside for later. The same idea applies to your leftover boiled shrimp. Use the tail meat to make some of our favorite New Orleans dishes.
All of these ideas are a fun way to spice up your shrimp boil leftovers, but the great thing about seafood leftovers is that you can enjoy them as is. Once the seafood has cooled after your boil, bag them and put them in the fridge. Whenever you’re ready, you can take them out and eat them cold. Don’t wait too long, though—leftovers will generally keep a few days if refrigerated promptly and kept in the refrigerator.
All great leftover ideas stem from a great shrimp or crawfish boil. From our crawfish burner to our cooler, we make crawfish boil equipment designed to help you cook your seafood perfectly. Discover innovative solutions for your seafood boils at Boil Boss.
Ever wondered why Louisiana is famous for seafood boils? The crawfish boil origin is deeply rooted in history, blending influences from Native American traditions, French Acadian settlers, and African cooking techniques. Over the years, this communal feasting ritual has evolved into one of Louisiana’s most cherished culinary traditions.
A seafood boil is more than just crawfish, shrimp, or crab. It’s about the full spread! The best sides for a crawfish boil depend on who you ask! While there are staunch purists who prefer to stick only with the classics, many modern boilers are branching out with lagniappe ingredients, or “a little something extra” as we like to say.
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