Brush up on your skills before your next backyard crawfish boil.

We’re in the season for the every popular backyard crawfish boil.

While the basics are pretty simple, there are a few things that could up your game. We caught up with Robert Adams, crawfish boiler at Rivershack Tavern, for some expert tips to help whether you’re a crawfish boiling newbie or just want to brush up on your skills.

Rivershack Tavern also hosts boils every Friday, Saturday and Sunday around 4 p.m. for those who want some crawfish without doing the work.