Southern Fried Crawfish Tails Cobb Salad

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The Southern Fried Crawfish Tails Cobb Salad is a delightful twist on the classic Cobb salad, featuring crispy fried crawfish tails that bring a taste of Louisiana to your table. This salad combines fresh vegetables, savory bacon, and creamy avocado with the unique crunch of fried crawfish tails, all topped with a tangy ranch dressing. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this salad is a flavorful and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Louisiana crawfish tails
  • 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 4 boiled eggs, chopped
  • 1 head romaine lettuce, cut up
  • 1 English cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup of grape or cherry tomatoes, cut into halves
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • Kernels from 2 ears fresh corn
  • 1/8 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 package of Tony’s Crispy Creole Fish Fry Mix
  • 1/2 teaspoon Tony’s Original Creole Seasoning
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
  • Ranch salad dressing, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Crawfish Tails:
    • In a bowl, combine the crawfish tails with buttermilk and let them soak for about 10 minutes.
    • In another bowl, mix Tony’s Crispy Creole Fish Fry Mix with Tony’s Original Creole Seasoning.
    • Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
    • Dredge the crawfish tails in the seasoned fish fry mix, ensuring they are well-coated.
    • Fry the crawfish tails in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  2. Prepare the Salad:
    • In a large salad bowl, combine the cut-up romaine lettuce, diced cucumber, halved grape or cherry tomatoes, corn kernels, and thinly sliced red onion.
    • Arrange the chopped boiled eggs, crumbled bacon, and sliced avocado on top of the salad.
    • Sprinkle the fresh dill over the salad.
  3. Assemble the Salad:
    • Add the fried crawfish tails to the top of the salad.
    • Drizzle with ranch salad dressing to taste.

Conclusion

This Southern Fried Crawfish Tails Cobb Salad is a vibrant and delicious meal that combines the best of Southern flavors with fresh, crisp vegetables. The contrast between the crunchy fried crawfish and the creamy avocado, along with the savory bacon and tangy ranch dressing, makes this salad a standout dish. Perfect for any occasion, this salad is sure to impress with its unique and mouthwatering combination of ingredients. Enjoy a taste of the South in every bite!