Make sure the crawfish have been washed thoroughly. Place them in a large pot of water and use your hands to swish them around to loosen any dirt.
Do this twice then rinse them under cool water. Throw away any discolored ones.
Combine all the ingredients in a large pot, except the crawfish, and bring to a simmer for 10 minutes.
Adjust the seasoning to taste, if necessary.
Add the crawfish and cook 3-4 minutes.
Turn off the heat and let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes, strain and serve.
To be authentic, strain and and pour it on paper lined picnic tables.
