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Like all crustaceans, Crawfish shed their shells in order to grow. After they molt, their shells are soft and tissue thin.
The green Signal crawfish is the rarest species of crawfish in North America. They cook up red like their cousins, but are much larger than the red swamp variety, averaging between 8 and 10 crawfish Like all crustaceans, crawfish shed their shells in order to grow. After they molt, their shells are soft and tissue thin. Our Soft-shell Crawfish used to be discarded as inferior. But Cajuns working on harvest crews knew these lovelies were a delicious treat. Gourmet food hobbyists can now enjoy these wonderful creatures as well. Because they are so tender and sensitive, for protection they are shipped frozen in a tray of two dozen. Fried or sautéed with a tempura-like batter, the entire crunchy critter can be relished like a soft-shell crab.
Crawfish or crayfish, the words can be used interchangeably, is one of those rare products in the culinary world that is highly revered by both gourmands and just plain folks. The "crawfish boil" is not exclusive to Cajuns in the Louisiana Bayou. Crawfish festivals now range from Scandinavia and Vienna to France and New Zealand, attesting to the massive popularity of this delicious little "mud-bug."
More than 250 species exist in America, but the Red Swamp from Louisiana is the most well know variety.
Unfortunately, the Louisiana season is now closed, and won't re-open until January 2008. For those who dote on crawfish, these are the times that try their souls. They are fraught with crawfish longing and wistful memories of fiery etouffee.
Take heart, crawfish lovers. FARM 2 MARKET to the rescue!
We presently offer two species of LIVE crawfish and frozen soft-shell crawfish that have been featured on the TV Food Network and NBC's Today Show. All three products are shipping daily.
| Product Type: Other, Crustaceans | Style: Cooked |