How to cook crayfish (western rock lobster) perfectly | Food & Recipes | ABC Australia

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a distinct flavor.

crayfish

🥗Healthier: shrimp

💰Cheaper: lobster

Shrimp is lower in calories and more accessible.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: water

Chicken broth adds flavor without the alcohol.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried or frozen herbs are more convenient and last longer.

Prepare the crayfish by bending the tail and twisting to remove the meat.

Remove the intestinal tract from the crayfish tail.

Cut the crayfish tail into medallions between the shell joints.

Marinate the crayfish with sweet chili sauce, honey, garlic, salt, pepper, parsley, lemon juice, and olive oil.

Heat the barbecue until very hot.

Place the crayfish tails on the barbecue shell side down.

Cook until the flesh starts to pull away from the shell, then flip to cook the other side.

Remove from the barbecue when cooked through.

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