Rock Salt and Star Anise Baked Crayfish Tails with Lemon Butter

Crayfish baked over aromatic salt and star anise, served with a zesty lemon thyme infused butter sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 592.1 kcals 1184.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 9.1 grams 18.2 grams
Fat 48.4 grams 96.8 grams
Protein 30.3 grams 60.5 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
stick
Palm Sugar
optional, or light brown muscovado sugar, to taste
Dairy
110
g
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
zest and 15ml juice only
NutsSeeds
2
kg
Rock Salt
coarse
20
piece
1
sprig
Lemon Thyme
ordinary thyme may be substituted
Seafood
12
piece
Crayfish
large, whole

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Fill a large cast iron pan with rock salt to a depth of 5cm.
  • Bury the star anise and coriander seeds randomly throughout the salt.
  • Heat the pan in the oven until the salt is hot and the star anise fumes.
  • Place the crayfish on the salt, cover, and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Melt the butter in a pan and add lemon zest, juice, and thyme.
  • Infuse for a few minutes and add sugar if needed.
  • Serve the crayfish in the pan with lemon butter on the side.