Boiled red crawfish on plate with green garnishes - Martin of Sweden/Shutterstock If you've never had crawfish (also known as crayfish), you're missing out on a slightly sweet, tender crustacean that ...

Crawfish has come a long way since the days of backyard boils, serving up mudbugs captured that day from a nearby pond or field ditch — probably caught by a good buddy, a generous neighbor, or ...