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.

Seafood Baked Low Carb Crayfish Lemon Butter

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

592.1

kcal / serving

1184.2 kcal total

Carbs

9.1g

per serving

18.2 g total

Fat

48.4g

per serving

96.8 g total

Protein

30.3g

per serving

60.5 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

stick

Palm Sugar

optional, or light brown muscovado sugar, to taste

Dairy

110

Butter

Fruits

piece

Lemon

zest and 15ml juice only

NutsSeeds

Rock Salt

coarse

piece

Star Anise

whole

Coriander Seeds

sprig

Lemon Thyme

ordinary thyme may be substituted

Seafood

piece

Crayfish

large, whole

Method

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.