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21 March 2008

My first crawfish boil. Help me not make an idiot of myself.→[More:]So, I've had the swamp-bugs before, but always in some kind of gumbo or "sushi" or whatnot. Tomorrow, I'm going to a three-honoree birthday party (one of whom is the belatedly honored SO).

Sadly, I've never been privy to the boiled crawfish, as yet. Any advice for a first timer? As beer will be present, and it starts at 3PM, I'm sure that at some point in time I'll knock up the courage to suck the head.

post by: ufez at: 20:31 | 8 comments

We tried this recipe before and it worked out great.

posted by eamondaly 21 March | 21:01

Just ask somebody sucking 'fish to show you how to do it. They'll be pleased to do so.

posted by rainbaby 21 March | 21:20

Cajuns, in my experience, are the most down-home, friendly, party hosts I have ever encountered. Worry not, just make yourself at home.

posted by Doohickie 21 March | 21:29

Messy food brings people together.
There is no dignity to lose when everyone is standing around used shells or bones. Enjoy with gusto, you lucky bastard.

posted by ethylene 21 March | 21:39

GodDAMN. Eat some for me.

And seconding Doohickie and ethylene. This will be fun. There are no table manners, quite possibly there will be a puppy wandering around looking hopeful. Drink beer. Have fun.

posted by Fuzzbean 22 March | 01:33

"Swamp bugs". Yes. That is what they are.

I can just about manage to eat a prawn (which you guys call shrimp) if it's already peeled, or crab meat if there is no sign of the actual crab shell, but the very insectiness of crustaceans makes me heave.

posted by essexjan 22 March | 02:26

All the more for us, then. Pass those babies down, ufez!

posted by elizard 22 March | 07:23

Oh, I'm looking forward to it. Should be good times. I'll take pictures, just for the sake of the jealousy.

posted by ufez 22 March | 13:05

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