Crayfish thermidor recipe

Crayfish Thermidor recipe

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Looking to indulge in a luxurious seafood dish? Look no further than this delectable Crayfish Thermidor recipe. This classic French dish features succulent crayfish tails cooked in a rich and creamy sauce, topped with a golden breadcrumb crust. Bursting with flavors of garlic, white wine, and Gruy�re cheese, this elegant dish is perfect for special occasions or when you want to impress your guests.

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Crayfish thermidor recipe details

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Ingredients

4	crayfish tails, cooked
2 tbsp	butter
2 tbsp	flour
¼ tsp	paprika powder
70 ml	chicken stock
70 ml	white wine, dry
60 ml	sherry, dry
200 ml	mushrooms, cooked and sliced
2	eggs, yolks only
250 ml	cream
3 tbsp	Cheddar cheese, grated
	salt and pepper

Instructions

Chop crayfish tails into pieces about 1cm wide.

Sauté pieces in the butter and stir in flour and paprika. Cook for about two minutes.

Gradually stir in chicken stock mixed with wine and cook until sauce thickens. Add sherry and mushrooms.

Beat egg yolks and cream together and add to the mixture. Heat until it thickens further but do not bring to the boil.

Stir in cheese and season with salt and pepper.

Serve with rice.

Preparation time:
ca. 30 min
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a