Mexican Marinated Crayfish

 

SpotX Wild Foods Recipe from Molly Caldwell
Prep:12 Hours Cook:0 minutes Difficulty:1

Ingrediants:

  • 2 medium-sized crayfish tails, uncooked
  • 2 cups freshly-squeezed lemon juice
  • ½ cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
  • ½ cup tequila
  • 4 shallots
  • 1 fresh chilli, chopped finely
  • 2 tablespoons finely-chopped fresh coriander
  • 1 small capsicum, de-seeded and finely chopped
  • Salt and pepper, freshly ground

Directions:

  • Place crayfish in boiling water for 10-15 seconds.
  • Ensure meat comes away easily, but is not cooked.
  • Remove meat from tails.
  • Chop crayfish into 20mm-sized pieces approximately.
  • Combine fruit juice and tequila, pour over crayfish meat.
  • Marinate in the fridge overnight, or until crayfish changes colour.
  • Add chilli, shallots, coriander, capsicum and seasoning, to taste. 
  • Serve in individual ramekins on bed of chopped lettuce.
  

 

Crayfish
Crayfish

 If there is a species that has been put on a pedestal as the pinnacle of Kiwi kaimoana, it is the spiny red rock lobster – crayfish. Over the years it has earned millions in overseas exchange and has made many of the commercial fishers, lucky enough to hold quota, rich men. Its dollar value sees the species, along with paua, at the head of the poachers’ hit list. In some regions it is estimated the ‘black market’ take is almost as high as the legitimate commercial harvest, both far surpassing the recreational catch. Despite the pressure on the fishery, crayfish still remains available to Joe Public provided they are prepared to put in the effort diving or potting for them. To many people a highlight of their holiday programme is to catch a few ‘bugs’ for the table.
The beauty of crayfish is that it can be prepared in so many different ways; its rich flesh requires little enhancement.
Like all seafood, crayfish benefit from taking a little care from the time they are caught to when they are served up. Once caught, the crayfish should be placed in a cool, damp spot. They will live for several days out of the water if kept cold and wet.

 


 

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