Steamed crayfish christmas lunch at the beach recipe

Steamed Crayfish Christmas Lunch at the Beach recipe

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Recipe intro

This recipe for steamed crayfish Christmas lunch at the beach is perfect for those who want to enjoy a delicious seafood feast while soaking up the sun and sand. The succulent crayfish is steamed to perfection, resulting in tender and juicy meat that pairs perfectly with the fresh ocean breeze. With minimal ingredients and simple preparation, this recipe allows you to spend more time enjoying the holiday festivities with your loved ones.

Keywords: steamed crayfish, Christmas lunch, beach, seafood feast, easy recipe.

steamed crayfish christmas lunch at the beach recipe details

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Ingredients

6 piece(s)	crayfish
	seawater
	For the Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce:
100 g	butter
2 clove(s)	garlic crushed
3 tbsp	lemon juice
½ tsp	salt
	white pepper to taste

Instructions

Meet with your friends and family at the beach and dive into the ocean and catch crayfish, 1 per person.

Then split crayfish and remove alimentary canal. Add seawater to the potjie (pot) to a depth of 30mm. Place a rack or a bed of straw to the bottom of the pot.

Arrange crayfish halves, shell side down, on rack or straw. Cover with lid. bring to the boil, reduce heat and steam for 20 minutes.

Melt butter slowly in a smaller potjie, removing scum that is formed. Add garlic and fry for a few minutes. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for a few more minutes.

Serve hot with steamed crayfish.

Preparation time:
ca. 45 min
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a