Holiday-Style Crayfish
Description
Perfect for the table and for drinks. If you have not yet tried cooking festive-style crayfish at home with corn, be sure to check out this recipe. The traditional version with dill is certainly good, but why not try something new. Serve with greens and sauce.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Pour water into a large pot and place it on the stove.
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Step 2
2. Add salt, hot red pepper, ground garlic, and coriander. The more spices you use when following the festive crayfish recipe, the tastier the dish will be.
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Step 3
3. Add the bay leaf, lemon cut into slices, coriander, cumin, and anise to the water. This will give the crayfish a special aroma and flavor.
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Step 4
4. Once boiling, add the corn cobs, cut into 2–3 pieces, to the pot.
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Step 5
5. Boil the corn until tender, then add the crayfish. Cover the pot with a lid — and after 5 minutes remove from heat.
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Step 6
6. Drain the water, then return everything to the pot.
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Step 7
7. Carefully remove the lemons and squeeze their juice over the dish. Cover the pot with a clean towel and the lid. Let the crayfish, prepared in a festive home-style manner, soak up the aromas and juice for another couple of minutes. If desired, add a little fresh herbs before serving.