Crayfish Cocktail with Melba Toast

A spruced-up seafood classic featuring steamed crayfish in a homemade cocktail sauce served with crispy double-grilled melba toast.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 931.1 kcals 3724.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 31.2 grams 124.8 grams
Fat 77.1 grams 308.2 grams
Protein 28.2 grams 112.8 grams
Cook Time
10 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
2
piece
Egg Yolks
free-range
Fruits
0.5
piece
Lemon
juice only
GrainsCereals
8
piece
White Bread
slices, crusts removed
Liquids
1
tbsp
NutsSeeds
0.5
tsp
Cayenne Pepper
for dusting
OilsFats
300
ml
Seafood
32
piece
Vegetables
2
piece
Little Gem Lettuce
leaves separated

Steps

  • Steam the crayfish for 4 to 5 minutes until pink, then peel once cooled while reserving four whole for garnish.
  • Whisk egg yolks, vinegar, and mustard in a food processor until creamy.
  • Slowly stream in the oil with the motor running until the mixture thickens into mayonnaise.
  • Stir in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, brandy, and lemon juice into the mayonnaise.
  • Season with salt and pepper and fold in the crayfish tails.
  • Grill both sides of the bread, slice horizontally to reveal the soft center, and grill the inner sides until golden.
  • Cut the toast into diagonal quarters.
  • Layer lettuce in glasses, top with the crayfish mixture, dust with cayenne, and garnish with whole crayfish.