Grilled Crayfish with Garlic Butter
6 servings
15 minutes
Grilled crayfish with garlic butter is an exquisite dish of Russian cuisine that combines the tenderness of seafood with the rich aroma of garlic butter. The grill gives the crayfish an appetizing golden crust, while the garlic butter enhanced with shallots, tarragon, and parsley highlights their natural flavor. This dish is often served at festive gatherings, enjoyed for its rich bouquet of flavors and pleasant texture. It pairs perfectly with chilled white wine or fresh vegetables, creating a harmony of taste. Historically, preparing crayfish symbolized Russian summer gatherings by the water, and their serving was a sign of sophistication and hospitality.
1
Prepare garlic butter by mixing softened butter with crushed garlic, finely chopped shallot, salt, pepper, and finely chopped herbs.
- Butter: 100 g
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Shallots: 1 piece
- Tarragon leaves: 20 g
- Parsley: 20 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
2
Sauté the crayfish in olive oil for just a few minutes until they turn red. Flip them, brush with a little garlic oil, and finish cooking in a preheated oven at 190 degrees for three to four minutes.
- Crayfish: 36 pieces
- Olive oil: 100 ml
- Butter: 100 g