Frozen Soft-Shelled 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.