ChatGPT Tells Louisiana Residents How To Have A Crawfish Boil

(Lake Charles, Louisiana) - I used ChatGPT to see how they believe how a Louisiana crawfish boil should be executed and how it should look.

I used ChatGPT to instruct me on the two most important aspects of a crawfish boil; how to boil the crawfish, and how to eat the aforehand mentioned boiled crawfish.

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Here's what ChatGPT had to say:

A Louisiana-style crawfish boil is packed with bold flavors, spices, and classic ingredients. Here’s how you do it:

Ingredients (Serves ~10 people)

• 30–40 lbs live crawfish
• 6 gallons water
• 1.5–2 cups salt (for purging)
• 2 large bags of crawfish boil seasoning (e.g., Zatarain’s or Louisiana brands)
• 1 cup cayenne pepper (optional for extra spice)
• 4–5 lemons (halved)
• 1 stick butter (optional, for easier peeling)
• 1/4 cup minced garlic
• 2–3 onions (quartered)
• 8–10 red potatoes (halved)
• 6–8 ears of corn (halved)
• 2–3 lbs smoked sausage (cut into chunks)
• 2–3 bay leaves
• Ice (for cooling the soak)

Instructions

Step 1: Purge the Crawfish

1. Place live crawfish in a large tub or cooler.
2. Fill with water and add 1.5–2 cups salt. Stir and let sit for 5–10 minutes.
3. Drain and rinse 2–3 times until water runs clear.

Step 2: Boil the Water

1. In a large boiling pot (60–80 quarts), bring 6 gallons of water to a rolling boil.
2. Add crawfish boil seasoning, cayenne, lemons, garlic, onions, and bay leaves. Boil for 10 minutes to let the flavors blend.

Step 3: Cook the Veggies & Sausage

1. Add potatoes and sausage, cook for 10 minutes.
2. Add corn, cook for another 5 minutes.

Step 4: Boil the Crawfish

1. Add live crawfish to the boiling pot.
2. Stir well, cover, and let boil for 3–4 minutes until the crawfish turn bright red.
3. Turn off the heat.

Step 5: The Soak (MOST IMPORTANT STEP!)

1. Let the crawfish soak for 15–30 minutes in the spicy broth to absorb flavor.
2. Stir occasionally, adding ice to slow the cooking process and enhance soaking.

Step 6: Drain & Serve

1. Drain the crawfish and spread them out over a large table lined with newspaper.
2. Dig in with your hands—peel, eat, and enjoy!

Pro Tips:

• Want it spicier? Add extra cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper.
• Like buttery crawfish? Melt butter and mix it into the soak.
• Serve with French bread, remoulade sauce, or garlic butter for dipping.

Laissez les bon temps rouler!

Not too bad. A few things have me scratching my head, but overall not too bad.  If you're outside of Louisiana these instructions would give you a very tasty crawfish boil.

Now, let's see what ChatGPT has to say about how to eat the boiled crawfish.

Eating boiled crawfish is a hands-on experience that’s both fun and delicious! Here’s how to do it like a pro:

Step 1: Grab the Crawfish

Hold the crawfish with both hands—one hand gripping the tail and the other holding the head.

Step 2: Twist and Pull

Firmly twist the tail and pull it away from the head. If you like, you can suck the flavorful juices from the head (optional but highly recommended for extra Cajun flavor!).

Step 3: Peel the Tail

• Pinch the bottom of the tail and gently squeeze to loosen the shell.
• Peel away the shell, starting at the wider end, to reveal the juicy meat.

Step 4: Remove the Vein (Optional)

Some people like to remove the vein (black line running down the back), but it's not necessary.

Step 5: Enjoy the Meat

Dip the crawfish meat in butter, hot sauce, or a dipping sauce if you like, then eat it!

Bonus: Eating the Claws

If the claws are big enough, crack them open with your teeth or a seafood cracker to get to the meat inside.

Enjoy your crawfish boil!

Once again, not too bad. If you're not from Louisiana this is a decent set of instructions on how to eat your boil crawfish.

I also went a step further and asked ChatGPT to make me a photo of a crawfish boil in Louisiana with family and friends.  Here's what it made:

Again ChapGPT not too bad.  Sometimes with AI image generation, you'll get women looking like men or vice versa, but here all looks good.  Plus, we have seniors, middle aged adults, and kids at the crawfish boil, a real-like family environment.

If I'm nit picking, the corn could be cut in half, but other than that the crawfish are big, the beer is flowing (there's probably a keg or two off to the right out of the picture frame), and everyone is having a good time.  It's a great representation of a weekend family crawfish boil in Louisiana.