Southwest Louisiana Crawfish

All You Need to Know

When you think of Louisiana cuisine, crawfish is probably the first thing that comes to mind — and rightfully so! A cash crop, during the winter and spring, crawfish are bought by locals, restaurants, and grocery stores for boiling and peeling for dishes like crawfish stew and étouffée. In Southwest Louisiana, there is abundance of places to try the hot and spicy delicacy, including at the annual This Is Home Fest, where you're sure to get your fix!

Crawfish 101

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