Rinse live crawfish thoroughly in cool water
Purge and sort out any dead crawfish
Fill a large pot with water
Add salt and seasoning to the water
Add optional ingredients like lemon, garlic, onions, potatoes, corn, and sausage
Bring the water to a rolling boil
Add the crawfish to the boiling water
Return to a boil and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes
Turn off the heat
Let the crawfish soak in the seasoned water for 15 to 30 minutes
Drain the crawfish
Serve hot with the cooked sides