Ingredients8 small or 4 large crayfish tails (in shells)
2 Tbsp olive oil 4 Tbsp butter 1 medium onion, diced 90g button mushrooms, finely sliced 3 Tbsp cake flour 50ml dry white wine 250ml milk 125ml fresh cream ½ cup strong cheddar cheese, grated ½ tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp mustard powder 2 Tbsp cream cheese with onion & chives 1 Tbsp freshly chopped parsley 3 Tbsp Parmesan cheese, finely grated 2 Tbsp breadcrumbs 1 lemon, cut into wedges |
MethodOver a medium heat, melt the oil in a deep large frying pan and fry the tails shell side up in the oil for 3-4 mins. Turn the tails over and fry covered 12 mins.
Remove the flesh from the shells, return to the pan, cover and keep warm in a low oven. In a medium saucepan over a medium heat, melt 3 Tbsp butter and sauté the onions until transparent. Add the mushrooms and cook for 3-4 mins. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 min. While whisking, slowly add the wine, cream & milk and cook for 2 mins. Turn off the heat and fold in the cheddar cheese, paprika, mustard, cream cheese, parsley & juices from the crayfish pan. Chop up the crayfish meat and fold into the sauce. Pile the crayfish mixture into the shells arranged in a shallow dish, dot with the remaining butter and sprinkle over the breadcrumbs & parmesan cheese. Place under a grill for 3-5 mins to lightly brown and serve immediately. |
Serving Suggestion
Serve with a savoury rice and mixed tomato & pomegranate salad.
