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Is Crayfish kosher?

No — Crayfish is not kosher under Jewish dietary law.

Not kosher. Crayfish are freshwater crustaceans related to lobsters and share their disqualification.

Crayfish (Astacoidea)

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Scientific name
Astacoidea
Also known as
Crawfish, Crawdad, Mudbug, Yabby
Category
shellfish
Fins & scales
No fins ✗ , no scales ✗
Kosher status
Not kosher

About Crayfish

Freshwater crustaceans resembling small lobsters. Popular in Cajun and Nordic cuisine.

Kosher ruling

Not kosher. Crayfish are freshwater crustaceans related to lobsters and share their disqualification.

Source: Orthodox Union

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