Flowers poking their heads out of the ground; breezy, 70-degree weather; longer days—all harbingers of spring. But Texans mark the changing of the seasons with another tradition: crawfish boils.

If you have yet to try crawfish, it's worth considering for your next seafood dinner. The crustaceans—in season between March and May—are delicious, easy to cook, and a Southern staple. But eating the ...