Grilled King Island Crayfish with Saltbush Butter

Cooking with Euro Alfresco

  • 1.5kg live King Island crayfish or local rock lobster

  • 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil

  • 1 cup saltbush leaves or flat-leaf parsley leaves

  • Lemon wedges and finger lime pearls, to serve

INGREDIENTS | Serving 2

METHOD

Step 1
In a mixing bowl, combine butter, saltbush leaves, chili, garlic and lemon, seasoning with salt and pepper.

Step 2
Place crayfish in the freezer for approximately 2 hours (ensuring it is placed on it’s back on a flat, non-slip surface with claws tied to clearly expose the underside).

Step 3
To slice crayfish,
place a sharp knife on the head beneath the mouth parts and sharply cut through the head, then backwards towards the tail. Open out to reveal the 2 parts.

Step 4
Discard the dark intestinal vein, stomach sac and gills, then crack claws slightly in half crossways.

Step 5
Transfer crayfish, flesh-side up, to a prepared baking tray and drizzle with oil. Heat up your Euro BBQ grill to high-heat and add the crayfish, flesh-side down, cooking for 4 minutes or until slightly charred.

Step 6
Turn crayfish flesh-side up and using a spoon, spread flesh with saltbush butter mixture. Cook for a further 8-10 minutes or until crayfish is just cooked through (this way it will be nice and tender). Add saltbush leaves to the grill during the final 5 minutes of cooking aiming for a slight char.

Step 7
To serve, scatter crayfish with charred saltbush leaves, lemon wedges and finger lime pearls and enjoy!

  • 150g unsalted butter, softened

  • 2 tbs finely chopped saltbush leaves or fiat-leaf parsley leaves

  • 1 small red chili, seeds removed, finely chopped

  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed

  • Finely grated zest of 1 lemon

INGREDIENTS | Saltbush Butter