Crayfish with Hazelnut and Pastis Butter

Grilled crayfish topped with a flavorful hazelnut, lemon, and pastis butter stuffing, served with fresh lemon wedges.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 910.2 kcals 1820.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 19.3 grams 38.6 grams
Fat 69.3 grams 138.5 grams
Protein 55.1 grams 110.2 grams
Cook Time
5 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
125
g
Butter
Cut into small cubes
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
Zest and juice
1
piece
Lemon
Cut into wedges to serve
GrainsCereals
50
g
Bread
Slightly stale, rustic-style, torn into pieces
Liquids
15
ml
Pastis
A splash
NutsSeeds
30
g
Hazelnuts
Large handful
2
clove
Garlic
Chopped
1
g
Black Pepper
Freshly ground
10
g
Parsley
Fresh leaves, chopped
Seafood
30
piece
Crayfish
Raw signal crayfish or langoustines

Steps

  • Preheat the grill to its highest setting.
  • Blend the bread in a food processor to form medium breadcrumbs.
  • Add hazelnuts, lemon zest, juice, butter, garlic, and pastis to the processor and blend.
  • Stir the chopped parsley into the stuffing mixture.
  • Cut each crayfish lengthways from tip to tail and remove any waste sacs.
  • Arrange crayfish halves on a roasting tray and smear the flesh side with stuffing.
  • Season with salt and grill for 4 to 5 minutes until shells are red and cooked through.
  • Arrange the cooked crayfish on a plate and serve with lemon wedges.